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Max price drawdown (22Y): what it means and how to read it
The biggest fall from a peak over 22 years. It captures the 2008 crash for stocks listed that long.
What is Max price drawdown (22Y)?
The biggest fall from a peak over 22 years. It captures the 2008 crash for stocks listed that long.
A worked example
Many strong companies fell 60 to 70% in 2008. A drawdown of 85% means ₹1 lakh became ₹15,000 at the worst point.
Why does Max price drawdown (22Y) matter?
Shows the worst the stock has been through.
How do you read Max price drawdown (22Y)?
Smaller is better.
Lower is usually better.
What is a typical Max price drawdown (22Y) in India today?
The median across the 2152 listed companies that report it, as of 12 Oct 2026. Half sit above each figure and half below.
By company size
Median
Large Cap · 92 companies66.4%
Mid Cap · 134 companies60.7%
Small Cap · 1926 companies75.8%
By industry
Median, largest industries first
Private Sector Bank · 2079.9%
Pharmaceuticals · 9870.1%
Computers - Software & Consulting · 4072.9%
Public Sector Bank · 1290.7%
Non Banking Financial Company (NBFC) · 3963.2%
Power Generation · 2082.5%
Auto Components & Equipments · 8175.5%
Heavy Electrical Equipment · 2283.3%
Cement & Cement Products · 3375.5%
Civil Construction · 6281.5%
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