Indian stock benchmarks Sensex and Nifty recorded their first weekly gain this week after two straight weeks of decline. On the weekly front, the BSE benchmark surged 737.98 points or 0.90%, while the Nifty jumped 252.35 points or 1%. Interest-rate-sensitive sectors surged, with the realty index soaring nearly 5% on Friday, after the Reserve Bank of India surprised markets with a 50 basis point rate cut and a reduction in the cash reserve ratio. Here are the 10 top-performing smallcap stocks of the week, with gains of up to 28%.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Fixed income attractive with rate cuts ahead; 20–40% allocation advisable for risk hedge, says Tanvi Kanchan
Amidst market volatility, Anand Rathi’s Tanvi Kanchan suggests a 20%-40% fixed income allocation for portfolio stability. She anticipates a stock-specific market in FY26, driven by