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.
Laurence Balanco flags 5% downside risk for Nifty amid global yield surge
Global financial markets are experiencing a risk-off shift driven by rising sovereign bond yields, impacting equities and commodities. Market strategist Laurence Balanco notes that bond