Nifty Smallcap 100 Slips 0.6% to 16,323; Index Down 8% YTD but Up 120% in 5 Years

The Nifty Smallcap 100 Index ended lower on Monday, slipping 0.58% to 16,322.6, weighed down by broader market weakness and selling pressure across small-cap stocks. Despite the short-term decline, the index has delivered strong long-term gains of over 120% in the last 5 years, highlighting the growth potential of India’s small-cap segment.

Nifty Smallcap 100 Performance

The index opened at 16,381.95 and moved within a narrow range, touching an intraday high of 16,410.9 and a low of 16,262.45. Market breadth remained weak, with 68 stocks declining against 32 advances, indicating broad-based selling pressure.

Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Strength

In the near term, the Nifty Smallcap 100 has struggled. The index is down 7.81% YTD, 8.46% over one month, and 11.2% in the last three months. Over a one-year period, returns remain marginally negative at -3.87%.

However, the longer horizon tells a different story. The index has gained 72.76% over three years and an impressive 120.26% over five years, reinforcing its appeal for long-term investors willing to handle volatility.

Valuation Snapshot

On the valuation front, the index is trading at a P/E of 29.28 and a P/B of 3.55. Over the past year, it has moved between a 52-week low of 14,084.3 and a high of 19,224.95, reflecting sharp swings typical of the small-cap space.

Top Gainers in the Nifty Smallcap 100

Some stocks managed to buck the weak trend. MRPL jumped 4.66%, while Anant Raj, Hindustan Copper, IIFL, and Data Patterns rose between 3% and 4%, supported by strong trading volumes and stock-specific triggers.

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Top Losers Drag The Index

On the downside, Hindustan Copper slipped over 13%, emerging as the biggest loser. MCX fell nearly 13%, while Angel One, IIFL, and CDSL declined between 6% and 8%, putting pressure on the index.

Conclusion

While the Nifty Smallcap 100 is facing short-term pressure and remains volatile, its strong multi-year returns underline the growth story of India’s small-cap companies. For investors, the index continues to offer long-term opportunity, but with higher risk and sharper swings compared to large-cap indices.

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