After a bruising 2025 that saw the smallcap index slip nearly 6% and underperforming Nifty, investor sentiment around the segment has remained cautious. However, looking ahead to 2026, Axis Securities believes select opportunities are emerging across the smallcap space. In a recent report, the brokerage has identified seven smallcap stocks spanning utilities, financials and consumer discretionary that could offer value and potentially deliver returns of up to 54% over the next year. Here’s the full list.
Patchy rains may hit rural lending, banks stay cautious
Bankers are closely watching monsoon rains and their impact on rural credit. Uneven rainfall poses inflation risks for summer crops and rural incomes. A strong
July 29, 2026