Nifty Smallcap 100 Gains 1.51%, RailTel and 360 ONE Lead Rally

The Nifty Smallcap 100 Index tracks the performance of small-cap stocks in the Indian financial market. As of September 30, 2024, it accounted for approximately 5% of the free-float market capitalisation of NSE-listed stocks. Over the 6 months ending September 2024, its constituents contributed around 11% to the total trading volume on the NSE.

Nifty Smallcap 100 Performance on March 24, 2025

At 13:40 IST on March 24, 2025, the Nifty Smallcap 100 Index stood at 16,244.25, up 1.51%. The day’s range fluctuated between 16,233.50 and 16,451.85. Over the past 52 weeks, the index moved between 14,299.80 and 19,716.20, reflecting market volatility. However, year-to-date (YTD), it has declined by 12.51%.

Top Gainers and Losers

On March 24, 2025, the Nifty Smallcap 100 Index saw significant movement among individual stocks. 

RailTel Corporation of India was the top gainer, rising 5.65% to ₹327.25, followed by 360 ONE WAM, which gained 5.11% to ₹990.95. Other major gainers included BLS International, up 5.01% to ₹417.30, Titagarh Wagons, climbing 4.97% to ₹823.50, and Tejas Networks, which advanced 4.96% to ₹839.60. 

On the losing side, KEC International saw the biggest drop, declining 4.27% to ₹803.20. Redington Ltd. lost 2.07%, trading at ₹245.00, while Dr Lal PathLabs slipped 1.89% to ₹2,486.00. Other notable losers were Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, down 1.66% to ₹1,489.55, and Aadhar Housing Finance, which fell 1.23% to ₹412.30.

Sector Representation

The Nifty Smallcap 100 Index is well-diversified across various sectors. Financial services lead the sectoral composition, accounting for 26.09% of the index. This is followed by healthcare (10.26%), capital goods (8.85%), and consumer durables (7.65%). Other sectors represented in the index include IT, construction, chemicals, and energy, making it a broad-based indicator of small-cap companies’ performance in India.

Conclusion

The Nifty Smallcap 100 Index’s rise on March 24, 2025, reflects renewed investor interest in small-cap stocks, with strong gains from companies like RailTel and 360 ONE. However, the index remains down 12.51% YTD, highlighting ongoing market volatility. Investors should closely monitor sectoral trends and individual stock performances to navigate the current market conditions effectively.

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