Small & micro-caps charge to the front, bluechips need a FPI reload

Indian small and micro-cap stocks are bouncing back strongly after the West Asia conflict. Mid-cap shares are also nearing their pre-war highs. This recovery is powered by local investors returning to these beaten-down stocks. However, large blue-chip companies are still lagging behind. Foreign investors’ caution towards India is limiting their gains.

Stocks in news: Wipro, HUL, Angel One, Alembic Pharma, HDFC Life

Markets ended flat on Thursday after a volatile session, with analysts maintaining a positive outlook and recommending a buy-on-dips strategy. Key stocks like Wipro, HUL, Angel One, Alembic Pharma, and HDFC Life are in focus due to Q4 results and corporate actions.

Zerodha traders saved Rs 25,620 cr brokerage: Nithin Kamath shows math

Zerodha traders saved Rs 25,620 crore in brokerage between 2016 and 2025 due to the firm’s zero-delivery brokerage model, founder Nithin Kamath said. He credited the bootstrapped structure for enabling a customer-first approach, avoiding aggressive monetisation, ads, and cross-selling while maintaining low-cost trading and high user trust.

Suzlon Energy shares rally 20% in one month: Here’s why

Suzlon Energy shares have surged 20% in a month as rising power demand and reduced gas and hydro output amid the Iran-US conflict boost wind energy’s relevance. JM Financial sees the company as an unintended beneficiary, citing strong evening demand, improved execution outlook, and over 30% upside potential.

MCX dominates global peers with 150% gains. What’s driving investor interest?

MCX has delivered over 150% returns in a year, far outperforming global exchange operators, as structural reforms, rising derivatives volumes and strong retail participation boost its earnings outlook. Experts say its monopoly in commodity derivatives and improving operational performance continue to fuel investor interest despite stretched valuations.