Investor borrowing via Margin Trading Funding reached a record high in November. However, the growth rate decelerated compared to previous months. This slowdown is linked to the weak performance of mid- and small-cap stocks. The overall equity market turnover on NSE also saw a decline. Analysts suggest this trend may continue until key market indices show sustained upward movement.
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