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Mid-, small-cap rally faces big question: Resilience or risk mispricing?

Several SMID companies are trading at substantial premiums to historical averages, reflecting expectations of uninterrupted earnings growth. That assumption may prove fragile, says Apurva Sheth

Risk-reward less attractive for Indian stocks vs Asian peers: Goldman Sachs

While the bulk of foreign selling is likely over after the outflows over the recent months, Goldman Sachs does not see foreign investors returning to Indian shores in a hurry, even if oil prices dip.

Active equity share in mutual funds' AUM falls first time since pandemic

Active equity funds lost share in mutual fund AUM for the first time since Covid as investors shifted towards passive, hybrid and precious metal-backed products

FIFA world cup, stock market crash, economic woes: What does history say?

A FIFA-WTO study estimates the 2026 World Cup could generate $80.1 billion in global output, add $40.9 billion to global GDP, and support around 824,000 jobs

AI disruption, West Asia war top concerns for India Inc in Q4: ICICI Sec

ICICI Securities said that AI-led disruption in IT services and inflationary pressures from the West Asia war have emerged as key risks for India Inc during Q4FY26 results season

TSMC widens weight gap with India in widely tracked MSCI Emerging Markets

Chipmaker rally lifts Taiwan to the top of EM hierarchy; India's weight at 6-yr low

Nifty Midcap Select index hits record high, rallies 13% in one month

The Nifty Midcap Select index hit a new high of 14,223.90, soaring 2% and surpassing its previous high of 14,118 touched on December 1, 2025.

Election results give Indian markets reason to cheer amid global risks

Brokerages see policy continuity and stronger political stability after state poll outcomes, but caution that global risks, oil prices and currency pressures may weigh on markets in the near term

MFs share in NSE listed companies hits new high; FIIs at 14-year low: PRIME

The share of individual investors (retail and High Net Worth Individual (HNI) combined) in companies listed on the NSE declined to a 5-year low of 9.11 per cent as on March 31, 2026.

BJP's West Bengal win: L&T, Bandhan Bank among others may gain, say experts

The BJP's victory in West Bengal, wrote analysts at Nomura in a note, could lead to expectations of improved governance, ease of doing business and enhanced infrastructure spending.

52 of 112 FY26 IPOs below issue price; analysts advise selective buying

Stocks such as Anlon Healthcare, Jaro Institute, VMS TMT, Shree Ram Twistex and Glottis are down in the range of 50 to 80 per cent, as per data shared by PRIME Database.

BJP win may revive corporate interest in WB; realty may see achhe din: Analysts

A BJP win in West Bengal, said G Chokkalingam, founder and head of research at Equinomics, could see economic growth-related initiatives. More corporate capital, he said could find its way into WB.

Oil above $100, Iran war drags: Should investors 'Sell in May' or stay put?

Is "Sell in May" relevant for India? Analysts say no as earnings strength, valuations, and April's rally support staying invested despite high crude oil prices and Iran war risks

BSE Small, Midcap indices set to post best monthly rally in 12 years

Among 1,262 stocks from the BSE Smallcap index, over half, or 734 stocks, outperformed in April by recording more than 20 per cent return, data shows.

Gut triumphs data in spotting multibaggers, says Harini Dedhia of Tamohra

While that may be the case for some, investing outside of the large-cap universe, or rather companies that haven't hit maturity, is more guided by intuition or feeling rather than by calculations

West Asia war impact managed well, but some concerns remain: Madan Sabnavis

More importantly, the inflation has been kept under control as of now with the government absorbing a large part of the crude oil cost increase.

Iran war completes 2 months: Nifty targets cut amid oil, inflation risks

Brokerages have cut Nifty targets by around 4% per cent since February 28 as Iran war keeps oil prices high, raising inflation, GDP, and earnings concerns for Indian stock markets

West Asia war: Dollar strength took sheen off gold, silver's safe haven image

Liquidity dynamics have also played a role. In volatile markets, investors often sell gold and silver to raise cash or meet margin calls, creating temporary downward pressure on precious metals.

Two months of West Asia war: Analysts see smallcap's outperformance continuing

From their February 27, 2026, level, the Nifty Smallcap 100 index rallied 6.5 per cent, while the Nifty Midcap 100 index gained 2.2 per cent. In comparison, the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex are still down.

Analysts trim India Inc's FY27 earnings forecast amid West Asia war

JP Morgan has revised down its FY27 earnings estimates by 2-10 per cent on a weighted-average basis over the last few weeks across sectors such as Consumer, Auto, Financials and OMCs