Indian equity markets witnessed a volatile week as geopolitical tensions and rising crude prices triggered broad-based selling across Dalal Street. Nearly 900 smallcap stocks declined during the last week, reflecting the cautious sentiment among investors. Despite the market pressure, a handful of these broader market stocks managed to deliver strong gains, with some rallying as much as 25% in just one week. Data: Ace Equity
Mcap of nine of top-10 most valued firms jumps Rs 2.51 lakh cr; Bajaj Finance biggest winner
In a surprising turn of events, nine out of the top ten firms reported a significant boost in market valuation. Leading the charge was Bajaj