Best and worst performing sectors in the stock market of 2019

SUMMARY

Indian market had a strong showing in 2019 with S&P BSE Sensex recording a 13.7 percent growth as of December 13. The benchmark index scaled new highs climbing 41,000-mark in November. As many as four sectors managed to outperform Sensex. Meanwhile, nine sectors generated negative returns in the year. Here is a list of five best and worst performing sectors of 2019:

By Moneycontrol NewsDec 17, 2019 7:00:12 PM IST (Updated)

5 BEST PERFORMING SECTORS

S&P BSE Energy | 2019 return: 25.85 percent | Level as on 31 Dec 2018: Rs 4,214.5 | Level as on 13 Dec 2019: Rs 5,303.83.

S&P BSE Realty | 2019 return: 22.57 percent | Level as on 31 Dec 2018: Rs 1,797.83 | Level as on 13 Dec 2019: Rs 2,203.57.

S&P BSE Bankex | 2019 return: 20.15 percent | Level as on 31 Dec 2018: Rs 30,376.68 | Level as on 13 Dec 2019: Rs 36,496.30.

S&P BSE Finance | 2019 return: 16.67 percent | Level as on 31 Dec 2018: Rs 5,928.97 | Level as on 13 Dec 2019: Rs 6,917.05.

S&P BSE Telecom | 2019 return: 8.23 percent | Level as on 31 Dec 2018: Rs 988.38 | Level as on 13 Dec 2019: Rs 1,069.75.

5 WORST PERFORMING SECTORS

S&P BSE Metal | 2019 return: (-)17.32 percent | Level as on 31 Dec 2018: Rs 11,839.59 | Level as on 13 Dec 2019: Rs 9,788.75.

S&P BSE Auto | 2019 return: (-)13.18 percent | Level as on 31 Dec 2018: Rs 20,833.73 | Level as on 13 Dec 2019: Rs 18,087.73.

S&P BSE Infra | 2019 return: (-)12.07 percent | Level as on 31 Dec 2018: Rs 198.50 | Level as on 13 Dec 2019: Rs 174.5.

S&P BSE Capital Goods | 2019 return: (-)9.64 percent | Level as on 31 Dec 2018: Rs 18,821.04 | Level as on 13 Dec 2019: Rs 17,006.40.

S&P BSE Utlities | 2019 return: -9.42 percent | Level as on 31 Dec 2018: Rs 1,946.60 | Level as on 13 Dec 2019: Rs 1,763.28.