After a dismal FY23, is the tide turning for mid, small-cap segments?

The S&P BSE Small-cap and Midcap indices have surged around 6 per cent and 4 per cent, respectively, as against a 2 per cent gain on S&P BSE Sensex so far in FY24.

The mid-and small-cap segments at the bourses have outperformed their larger peers thus far in fiscal 2023-24 (FY24). While the S&P BSE Small-cap index has surged around 5.7 per cent in FY24, the S&P BSE Midcap index has gained 4 per cent during this period. In comparison, the S&P BSE Sensex has moved up around 2.2 per cent.

The recent surge in the mid-and small-caps, according to Gaurang Shah, senior vice-president, Geojit Financial Services could have been triggered by some fund houses buying into these segments. However, he suggests investors remain cautious and do not jump in just yet to