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 rose 6–7% over the past year, the BSE SmallCap index fell 5% and the MidCap index gained only 2%. This divergence highlights why index highs aren’t uniformly reflected across all portfolios.
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Q1 profit jumps 35% on strong income growth
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank reported a 35% year-on-year rise in June quarter net profit to Rs 412 crore, driven by higher income and net interest income.