On valuations, the P/E ratio of the small-cap index (Nifty Small Cap 250) is similar to that of the large-cap (Nifty 100) index, at around 19-20x on two-year forward earnings (excluded loss-making companies in the aggregates). However, the projected earnings growth for small-caps is higher, at 18% for the next couple of years versus 8-10% for large-caps. So, growth-adjusted valuations are not that expensive for small-caps.
Goldman Sachs’ India bets: 8 stocks rally up to 85% in CY26; one new addition
Goldman Sachs’ India equity portfolio fell 6% in CY26 amid mixed stock performance. While 18 stocks declined sharply, eight delivered strong gains, led by GNG