Amidst a sideways journey of Sensex, Nifty Smallcap Index is up almost 20% in the last 3 months and at least 18 smallcap stocks have made investors richer by delivering multibagger returns. If the BSE Smallcap index closes this week on a positive note, then this will be the longest gaining streak in its history. The quarterly results season in the smallcap space was better in Q4FY23 due to fall in input and interest costs and pickup in demand. Other factors behind the gold rush in smallcaps include: catching up with largecaps, optimism surrounding the March quarter earnings, and continued support from domestic investors, particularly through mutual funds.
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Smallcap companies are stealing the show and driving growth for portfolios of retail investors, with mid and smallcap indices already at record highs. A study by ETMarkets showed the FY23 EPS of 116 smallcaps surged by over 100%, with at least 11 of these companies reporting growth of more than 1,000%. Telecom firm Vindhya Telelinks topped the list, with its EPS increasing 9,488% to Rs 156.37, while multibagger stock Ramky Infrastructure saw a 4,729% spike to Rs 164.83. Analysts recommend investing in small companies with high growth rates and low starting valuations to maximise returns.
Equity markets are a direct reflection of the economy. When India is expected to contribute 16% to the world s GDP growth this financial year – thanks to the consumption and manufacturing story, there are hardly any reasons to be sceptical in the long run.