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Microcap Market Mayhem: 81 Stocks Soar, 77 Tumble in FY26
15 Jan
Summary
- Nifty 50 shows steady 9% gain, while Microcap 250 lags with 5%.
- 81 microcap stocks surged 10% to 180% this fiscal year.
- 77 microcap stocks dropped over 10%, some by 37% to 64%.
The fiscal year 2026 is characterized by a dual market scenario, with apparent calm on the surface masking underlying turbulence. The Nifty 50 has posted a consistent 9% gain, while the Nifty Microcap 250 shows a more modest 5% increase. This divergence highlights significant disparities in market performance.
The microcap segment, in particular, has become a battleground of extremes during FY26. Approximately 81 microcap stocks have delivered exceptional returns, ranging from 10% to an impressive 180%. This signifies substantial growth opportunities within this riskier asset class.
Conversely, the microcap space has also demonstrated its unforgiving nature. Nearly 77 stocks have experienced sharp declines, falling by more than 10%. A significant portion of these laggards have seen their market value erode dramatically, with losses spanning from 37% to 64% so far in FY26.
