Over a five-year period, thirteen stocks within the Nifty index adversely affected its overall performance, resulting in negative returns for these specific laggards. Conversely, the Nifty 50 index itself witnessed gains. Had these underperforming stocks been excluded, the index's returns would have been significantly enhanced. Active mutual funds, benefiting from reduced exposure to these stocks, ultimately outperformed the Nifty 50, highlighting the advantage for actively managed funds during this timeframe.