Mutual fund managers adopted a cautious stance in November as benchmark indices reached all-time highs while the broader market lagged. Top sector picks included private banks and NBFCs, with fund houses adding stocks like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Shriram Finance. IT blue chips such as Infosys and TCS also attracted buying interest.
Is the smallcap rally a trap? Only 37% of stocks are outperforming their benchmark
India’s recent smallcap surge indicates that less stock is outpacing the benchmark index, revealing a narrowing group of successful stocks boosting overall returns. Conversely, largecap