The small-cap universe in 2025 has been a rollercoaster worth watching. In the first six months of the year (January–June), nearly 169 small-cap stocks crashed more than 25%, leaving investors on shaky ground. But just when pessimism was at its peak, a surprise turnaround came in the second half of the year. In less than three months, nine of those beaten-down counters staged a remarkable comeback, climbing over 40% each.
FPIs bet small on local debt, inflow pickup seen far away
April witnessed a slight inflow of foreign investments into Indian debt, but the atmosphere remains one of caution. Influences like escalating US and Japan interest
May 2, 2026