Small-cap mutual fund inflows fell 35% month-on-month to Rs 3,722 crore in February, down from Rs 5,720 crore in January, amid S. Naren’s caution on small- and mid-cap stocks. However, yearly inflows remain 27% higher than February 2024. Experts believe the post-COVID rally in small-cap schemes has paused, signaling a shift in investor sentiment.
Nifty at 26K, but why is your stock portfolio bleeding?
Nifty crossed 26,000 on November 26, 2025, followed by the SENSEX breaching 86,000, signalling market optimism. However, investors’ portfolios tell a different story. While Nifty