While the Nifty and Nifty Midcap 100 have gained around 6% in the last one year, Nifty Smallcap 100 has declined more than 14% during this period. The stocks in which mutual funds have raised their holdings have consistently given an average return of 8% in the past one year and 115% in the previous two years.
Rupee touches 4-month high of 84.96/$, but closes at 85.23
The dollar index declined to 101.27, but mildly strengthened to 102.66 later during the day. The rupee moved in the range of 84.95-85.33 to a