Indian equities extended losses for a second straight session as IT, financial and auto stocks weighed on benchmarks, pushing the Nifty below key short-term averages. Amid rising bearish momentum, analysts flagged 26,000 as a crucial support, while recommending NBCC and Dalmia Bharat on technical breakouts.
Despite a sharp slowdown in SME IPO performance in 2025, a select group of fundamentally strong stocks delivered multibagger returns, underscoring the growing importance of quality and disciplined stock selection.
In CY25, select penny stocks delivered sharp gains of up to 440%, with several emerging as multibaggers, highlighting strong momentum in low-priced micro-cap stocks despite elevated risks.
ETMutualFunds has shortlisted top small-cap funds based on mean rolling returns, consistency over the last three years, downside risk, outperformance and asset size (the threshold size is Rs 50 crore).
2025 proved a transformative year, marked by the US's assertive 'America First' agenda and escalating global trade tariffs. India responded with significant economic reforms, including tax relief and a GST overhaul, while navigating volatile foreign investment flows. The year concluded with strong GDP growth, low inflation, and supportive monetary policy, positioning India for future resilience.
Indian equity markets closed the holiday-shortened week on a cautious note, as mild profit booking set in near record highs amid thin year-end trading volumes and continued FII outflows. Despite the marginal decline, the overall market structure stayed broadly constructive, supported by strong domestic institutional flows, stable macroeconomic indicators, and firm earnings outlook.Within this backdrop of elevated-level consolidation, several smallcap stocks delivered sharp gains, bucking the broader market's subdued tone. Here's a look at the top 10 BSE smallcap stocks that recorded the highest weekly surge, with gains ranging up to 34%.
Equity mutual funds delivered returns of up to 4% last week. Of the 595 funds, 105 posted positive returns, four failed to generate returns, while 486 delivered negative returns. Here are the top 10 performers (Source: ACE MF).
Quick commerce platform Zepto has filed confidential draft papers with SEBI for a $1.3 billion IPO, aiming to raise Rs 11,000 crore in fresh capital. The company, valued at $7 billion, is set to be the youngest venture capital-backed firm to go public, with a potential listing in July-September 2026.
Only one passive fund will open for subscription this week. Mutual funds continue to launch new funds to complete their bouquet of offerings. Here is a detailed breakup (Source: ACE MF).
Indian markets are poised for a volatile week ahead, influenced by the December F&O expiry and crucial domestic data releases. Foreign institutional investors continue their selling spree, while global cues and currency movements also demand attention. Experts advise a cautious, stock-specific approach with disciplined risk management as the year concludes.
