Biggest losers on the Nifty were Hero MotoCorp, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, NTPC and Eicher Motors, while gainers were Divis Labs, Nestle India, HUL and Asian Paints
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.