New Delhi, Sept. 13 -- The Nifty 50 needs another 9.3% gain to recover its January 2026 peak, even after rebounding from its March low, according to the latest study by Abakkus Mutual Fund.

For investors holding Nifty 50 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and index funds, the question is whether the current gap from the peak is a reason to exit or whether staying invested could help them participate in a potential recovery.

Here's what investors need to know.

The numbers show that the index has already recovered part of the decline, but investors who bought near the January peak are still sitting below their purchase level.

The Nifty 50 had fallen to 22,331 in March 2026 before recovering to 24,080 as of 31 August 2026. This represents a 7....