After a bruising 2025 that saw the smallcap index slip nearly 6% and underperforming Nifty, investor sentiment around the segment has remained cautious. However, looking ahead to 2026, Axis Securities believes select opportunities are emerging across the smallcap space. In a recent report, the brokerage has identified seven smallcap stocks spanning utilities, financials and consumer discretionary that could offer value and potentially deliver returns of up to 54% over the next year. Here’s the full list.
Negative Breakout: Suzlon Energy among 8 stocks that crossed below their 200 DMAs
In the Nifty500 pack, eight stocks’ closing prices crossed below their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on July 28, according to stockedge.com’s technical scan data.