While major Indian stock indices saw modest gains, a surprising rally occurred in penny stocks. Over the past year, at least 25 low-priced stocks delivered returns of up to 540%, significantly outperforming larger counterparts. These microcap gains, often in sectors like infrastructure and finance, highlight a vibrant, albeit speculative, segment of the market.
FIIs dump Indian stocks for 10th straight week as markets slide: Is the worst over or more pain ahead?
The Nifty 50 declined in all four sessions of the holiday-shortened week, hitting an intraweek low of 22,372 on Friday before closing 2.4% lower at
October 24, 2026