LIC cuts stakes in 16 PSUs, profit booking seen. Portfolio value surges to Rs 14 lakh crore in 2024, up by Rs 1.6 lakh crore. Market cap of PSU stocks rises to Rs 67 lakh crore.
Over 800 smallcaps end the week in red. 116 stocks fall in double-digits up to 43%
BSE Smallcap fell 2% last week, with 821 stocks declining up to 43%. Market sentiment remained weak due to US recession fears and tariff wars.