New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- The subdued Indian stock market sentiment over the last year saw 275 BSE 500 stocks delivering negative returns since last Diwali. However, a select few counters have emerged as winners, lighting up investor portfolios with over 50% returns during this period.

Sensex and Nifty have posted flattish returns since Samvat 2081. However, large-cap stocks have still managed to outperform mid- and small-cap counterparts.

According to data from Bloomberg, 18 BSE 500 companies have delivered returns of 51%-87% since November 1 last year - the day that marked Muhurat trading on the Indian stock exchanges. Among the leaders, financial stocks dominated, along with engineering and construction companies.

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