The winds of change are sweeping through the smallcap universe. In a surprising twist, retail investors have quietly trimmed their stakes in nearly 278 smallcap companies during the September quarter, even as many of these stocks were sprinting ahead. (Retail investors: resident individuals holding nominal share capital of up to Rs 2 lakh). About 225 stocks have delivered positive returns to investors so far in FY26.
Around 58 of them have already soared more than 50%, proving once again that the smallcap segment remains a treasure trove of opportunities for those who dare to stay the course. Among them, eight standout smallcaps have turned into true multibaggers, clocking jaw-dropping gains of 100% to 175%. (Data Source: ACE Equity)