Nifty Smallcap 100 Trade Flat Amid Mixed Performance by Benchmark Indices

On July 21, 2025, Nifty Smallcap 100 is trading flat with a negative bias to 18,941.35, down 18.30 points, or 0.10%.

The Nifty Smallcap 100 Index captures the performance of the small-cap segment of the Indian equity market, comprising 100 companies listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Designed to reflect the behavior of small-cap stocks, the index serves as a benchmark for investors seeking exposure to emerging and growing businesses.

As of March 28, 2025, the Nifty Smallcap 100 accounted for approximately 4.77% of the free-float market capitalisation of all NSE-listed stocks, highlighting its niche yet significant role in the broader market landscape.

Top Gainers and Losers on Smallcap 100

The top gainers in the market today were led by Aegis Rail and Engineering & Manufacturing (ARE&M), which surged 3.39% to close at ₹1,009.60. IRCON International followed with a gain of 2.30%, ending the day at ₹191.20. Central Depository Services (India) Ltd (CDSL) rose 1.70% to ₹1,727.40. Shyam Metalics and Energy Ltd saw a 1.61% increase to ₹925.60, while Hindustan Copper Ltd registered a 1.50% rise, closing at ₹273.80. These movements highlight investor interest in infrastructure, metals, and financial services stocks.

Among the top losers in today's trading session, Newgen Software Technologies saw the sharpest decline, dropping 4.12% to ₹922.90. Data Patterns (India) Ltd followed, falling 2.75% to ₹2,681.60. Redington Ltd slipped 2.53% to ₹302.90, while Gujarat State Petronet Ltd (GSPL) declined 2.52% to ₹326.45. IndiaMART InterMESH Ltd also saw a loss of 2.33%, closing at ₹2,590.90. The broader weakness in IT and tech-driven stocks suggests a cautious sentiment among investors.

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NSE and BSE Mixed Performance

The benchmark equity indices rebounded strongly after a weak opening on Monday, with the Sensex surging over 400 points and the Nifty reclaiming the 25,000 mark, driven by renewed buying interest in major banking stocks like ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank. Earlier in the day, the Sensex had dipped by 148.68 points to 81,609.05, while the Nifty slipped 67.55 points to 24,900.85, reflecting initial market volatility before the recovery gained momentum.

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