New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Shriram Finance, Maruti Suzuki India, Eicher Motors, Hindalco Industries, and Tata Steel were among over two dozen constituents of the Nifty 50 that outperformed the index in 2025 by a wide margin, delivering returns of up to 72%.

Investor sentiment toward blue-chip stocks improved during the year, as the once-favourite small-cap segment faced EPS cuts amid rich valuations, making the large-cap segment the standout performer compared to both mid- and small-cap averages.

The Nifty 50 concluded 2025 with a 10.5% surge, maintaining its momentum for the tenth consecutive year. During the year, it also scaled a fresh record peak of 26,325 in November after a gap of 14 months.

The rally significantly outperformed the Nif...