Small-cap stocks are facing greater valuation pressure due to geopolitical concerns. More than half of these smaller companies trade below their three-year average valuations. Technical indicators also suggest small-caps are entering oversold territory faster. This trend persists across longer timeframes, indicating significant price exhaustion in the small-cap segment.
Bajaj Auto shares rise 3% after August sales jump 28% YoY
Bajaj Auto shares rose on Tuesday after the two- and three-wheeler maker reported a 28% year-on-year increase in August sales. Strong export growth drove the