The Nifty Smallcap 100 index moved lower intraday, with the last traded level at 16,951.80 and a decline of 330.85 points or 1.91%. The index ranged between an intraday high of 17,294.65 and a low of 16,946.95, indicating continued volatility within the smallcap basket.
Turnover stood at ₹6,756.40 crore on volumes of 276.98 million shares, underscoring active participation despite the decline. On a longer horizon, the index remains between its 52-week high of 19,224.95 and 52-week low of 14,084.30, while the reported 30-day % change is 0.21, reflecting a mixed near-term trajectory.
The index opened at 17,287.10 and slipped below the previous close of 17,282.65 early in the session. Price action remained weak through the morning, with sellers dominating and pushing the index towards 16,951.80.
The amplitude between the day’s high and low was 347.70 points, signalling heightened intraday swings. Liquidity remained broad-based across constituents, with total traded value exceeding ₹6,700 crore and breadth skewed toward declines.
| Company | Open | High | Low | Prev. Close | LTP | Change (₹) | %Chng |
| IFCI | 51.09 | 52.78 | 50.50 | 49.01 | 51.92 | 2.91 | 5.94 |
| Manappuram Finance | 290.90 | 298.70 | 290.00 | 285.85 | 293.30 | 7.45 | 2.61 |
| Hindustan Copper | 532.00 | 542.80 | 523.40 | 520.80 | 533.00 | 12.20 | 2.34 |
| Indian Energy Exchange | 139.69 | 144.50 | 138.40 | 138.36 | 140.60 | 2.24 | 1.62 |
| Navin Fluorine International | 5,743.00 | 5,820.00 | 5,709.00 | 5,698.50 | 5,740.50 | 42.00 | 0.74 |
| Company | Open | High | Low | Prev. Close | LTP | Change (₹) | %Chng |
| Tejas Networks | 399.00 | 403.45 | 364.25 | 417.15 | 367.45 | -49.70 | -11.91 |
| Signature Global (India) | 987.60 | 995.90 | 935.90 | 1,007.60 | 947.00 | -60.60 | -6.01 |
| Affle (India) | 1,760.80 | 1,780.30 | 1,688.00 | 1,783.90 | 1,688.20 | -95.70 | -5.36 |
| Radico Khaitan | 2,962.00 | 2,962.00 | 2,788.60 | 2,945.80 | 2,790.00 | -155.80 | -5.29 |
| Delhivery | 406.00 | 406.00 | 382.95 | 405.95 | 384.60 | -21.35 | -5.26 |
Trading volumes were robust, with 276.98 million shares changing hands across index constituents by 11:46 am. Value traded reached ₹6,756.40 crore, pointing to sustained liquidity despite price declines.
The dispersion between top gainers and top losers widened through the morning, indicative of stock-specific drivers and sectoral dynamics. Execution quality remained high across frequently traded counters, enabling price discovery amid broad market movement.
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The Nifty Smallcap 100 slipped 1.91% intraday, with declines concentrated in technology, real estate, and logistics counters. IFCI, Manappuram Finance, and Hindustan Copper provided partial support, while Tejas Networks, Signature Global, and Affle saw sharper corrections. Liquidity stayed firm, and the index continued to trade well within its 52-week range. The session underscored persistent rotation within smallcaps, with mixed signals across sectors and a modest 30-day % change.
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Published on: Jan 12, 2026, 11:57 AM IST
Akshay Shivalkar
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