Nifty Smallcap 100 Rises 0.75% to 18,904; Godfrey Phillips and PEL Lead Gainers

As of 1:56 PM on July 14, 2025, the Nifty Smallcap 100 Index stood at 18,886.20, up 122.75 points or 0.65%. This index reflects the performance of small-cap companies listed on the NSE.

About the Nifty Smallcap 100

This index tracks the behaviour of 100 small-cap stocks and represents around 4.77% of NSE’s free-float market capitalisation (as of March 2025). It uses the free-float market cap method to calculate the index level in real time and was launched in 2011, with its base date in 2004.

Top Performers and Laggards

• Godfrey Phillips surged 6.90%, closing at ₹8,981.
• Piramal Enterprises Ltd (PEL) gained 5.01% to ₹1,278.50.
• IndiaMART climbed 4.59% to ₹2,724.20.
  On the flip side:
• Garden Reach Shipbuilders (GRSE) fell 3.68% to ₹2,698.40.
• Firstsource Solutions (FSL) slipped 2.39% to ₹345.55.

Sector Composition

The index is diverse, with Financial Services having the highest weight at 26.8%, followed by Capital Goods (10.31%), Healthcare (8.95%), and Chemicals (7.98%). Other notable sectors include IT, Construction, and Consumer Durables.

Top Constituents by Weight

• Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) – 4.16%
• CDSL – 2.91%
• Laurus Labs – 2.59%
• Crompton Greaves Consumer – 2.08%
• Karur Vysya Bank – 1.92%

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Nifty Smallcap 100 Returns and Volatility

In the last year, the index delivered a 33.92% return, with a 5-year CAGR of 16.05%. The average daily volatility (standard deviation) stands at 22.59%, indicating higher price swings typical for small-cap stocks.

Conclusion

The Nifty Smallcap 100 continues to attract investors looking for high-growth potential despite the volatility. The strong gains in companies like Godfrey Phillips and PEL underline the index’s role as a key benchmark for India’s small-cap segment.

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