Small-cap equities, after strong 2023-24 gains, slipped into a bear market but now show recovery potential. Supportive macro fundamentals, easing fiscal and monetary policies, sectoral diversification, and valuation comfort improve prospects. Investors may consider diversified small-cap strategies within portfolios.
A Rs 12 crore IPO sparked a Rs 2,700 crore frenzy last year. Now, the stock is down 50%
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