Over the past five trading sessions, select smallcap stocks posted gains of up to 27%. Fermenta Biotech led with a 26% rise, followed by Stallion India Fluorochemicals and Rolex Rings. Sectors such as niche pharma, specialty chemicals, auto components, media, IT, and infrastructure witnessed renewed investor interest. The rally highlights heightened volatility, speculative activity, and rapid price discovery in smaller companies.
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Indian equity benchmarks ended the week marginally lower amid sustained FII outflows and US-India trade uncertainty, though sentiment improved after a US Fed rate cut.