BSE MidCap and SmallCap hit fresh record highs, up over 35% in CY23 so far

This significant accomplishment is attributed to a synergy of multiple factors, including robust economic growth, solid corporate earnings, a decline in crude oil prices, a burgeoning trend in retail investing and FPI inflows. The alignment of these positive elements propelled the Nifty 50 to reach unprecedented highs.

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Following a downturn in October, the index showcased a strong recovery in November, posting a notable gain of 5.52%, marking the most impressive monthly surge since July 2022.

On November 29, the market capitalization of companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) achieved a historic milestone, surpassing a record of $4 trillion for the first time. Taking the current level of 67,397 points, the S&P BSE Sensex is just 0.78% away from reaching an all-time high of 67,927.

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While the BSE Mid cap Index and BSE Small cap Index set another record high in today’s session, with the BSE Mid cap Index rising 0.70% to a record of 34,498  and the BSE Small cap Index soaring 0.86% to a historic high of 40,718, Year-to-date, both indices have surged by over 35%.

The spotlight throughout the year has been on mid and small-cap stocks, consistently achieving record highs, hitting upper-circuit limit, and crossing substantial market capitalization milestone. The remarkable performance of these stocks can be attributed to the surge in retail investing, enabling smaller stocks to outshine their larger counterparts.

Additionally, companies in this segment are reaping the benefits of the ongoing recovery in India’s capital expenditure.

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Bolstering this positive trend, the Indian economy demonstrated robust growth, expanding by 7.6% in the September quarter of the fiscal year. This exceeded analysts’ estimates, primarily fueled by the stellar performance of the manufacturing, mining, and services sectors.

This solidifies India’s position as the fastest-growing large economy as China, posted 4.9% growth in July–September 2023.

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