Smallcap and midcap stocks came under pressure on Wednesday as broader markets weakened amid a record low rupee, elevated bond yields, and cautious investor sentiment. Several stocks across sectors declined sharply after earnings and valuation concerns, while rising inflationary pressures fuelled worries over possible earnings downgrades for Q1FY27.
Asian stocks fall, oil gains as US strikes Iran
US forces launched fresh strikes on Iran, escalating geopolitical risks and sending oil prices up over 2%. This development, coupled with a renewed selloff in