Concord Biotech, Natco Pharma among 10 smallcap stocks that crashed up to 41% this week
In the five trading sessions leading up to February 14, the BSE Sensex index posted a weekly decline of 2.47%, with losses recorded across all five sessions. Amid this broader market downturn, several smallcap stocks experienced sustained declines. Here’s a look at the top 10 worst-performing stocks from the BSE Smallcap index during the week.
FPIs net sell domestic equities worth Rs 21,272 crore so far in February
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have been net sellers of Indian equities, offloading Rs 21,272 crore in February and Rs 99,299 crore in 2025. Despite positive developments in the Indian market, factors such as high US bond yields and slow corporate sales growth in India have driven this trend.
Smallcap rout: Over 900 stocks fall up to 41% this week. Natco, Senco among top laggards
Out of the 938 stocks in the BSE Smallcap index analysed by ETMarkets, 909 stocks ended the week in the red with the highest fall of 41% witnessed in NGL Fine-Chem.
Dalal Street Week Ahead: Use any technical rebound as an opportunity to protect profits
Indian equity markets experienced sustained weakness over the past week, with Nifty50 struggling at key levels and declining by 2.68%. Market volatility surged, and critical support levels are crucial for determining short-term trajectory. Approaching sessions require cautious engagement and emphasis on risk management.
Worst sectoral loser realty sees stocks plunge up to 14% this week. Oberoi Realty hit most
Indian real estate stocks experienced notable selling pressure this week, with the BSE Realty benchmark index dropping by 9.4%, significantly underperforming the broader market. Despite a recent RBI rate cut aimed at boosting economic growth, global trade tensions, foreign investor outflows, and weak corporate earnings weighed on market sentiment.
Smallcap valuations still high, but long-term buying opportunity may arise: Ashi Anand
Ashi Anand, CEO of IME Capital, highlights the overvaluation in smallcaps and recent correction. Despite a 20% fall, valuations remain high. Anand suggests a long-term perspective for buying opportunities. Tariffs by Trump may impact IT and pharma sectors, but exact outcomes remain uncertain.
Gold ends with 7th straight weekly advance riding on Trump’s tariff fears
Spot gold was highly volatile amid weak US data and tariff policies. The yellow metal posted a seventh consecutive weekly gain. Poor US retail sales data and Trump’s reciprocal tariffs impacted the market. The US Dollar Index fell over 1 percent. Gold prices are influenced by mixed economic data, political uncertainties, and proposed Ukraine peace […]
F&O Talk| Nifty poised for potential reversal after longest losing streak, 22700-22650 crucial support: Sudeep Shah of SBI Securities
The real estate sector faced significant losses due to dimming hopes of interest rate cuts, while broader markets witnessed declines in Nifty Midcap and Small Cap indices by 7.38% and 9.41%, respectively. Analysts suggest cautious trading with a focus on banking stocks for stability and emphasize the importance of managing risk in a volatile market.
How tariff reductions could impact India’s automotive industry? Sunil Subramaniam explains
Those companies which are able to quickly improve productivity can benefit, but those which lag behind will get hurt. So, clearly there will be a separation of the men from the boys in the Indian land
Food subsidy accounts for over 50% of total Govt subsidy so far in FY25
Food subsidy expenditure forms over 50% of India’s total subsidy spending in FY 2024-25, with Rs 1.64 lakh crore allocated for April-December 2024, up from the previous year. Fertilizer subsidy spending decreased slightly to Rs 1.36 lakh crore. Non-debt capital receipts declined, and FDI inflows weakened, highlighting revenue collection challenges and increased foreign investor outflows.