Smallcap stocks had a good run last week, with around 50 companies posting double-digit gains. Data from Ace Equity shows these stocks rose between 10% and 33% during the week, suggesting that strong fundamentals are still being rewarded in the broader market.
VTM led the pack with a 33% jump in five days, followed by Yatra Online and Indigo Paints, both rising about 29%. Many textile, consumer and specialised manufacturing stocks were among the top performers. Pearl Global Industries (up 24%), SP Apparels (up 17%), Indo Count Industries (up 12%) and KRBL (up 12%) indicated renewed buying interest in export-focused and consumption-linked sectors.
Yatra Online’s nearly 29% rise showed continued confidence in travel demand and digital services, while Indigo Paints’ similar gain reflected steady interest in premium home-improvement themes. Healthcare and pharma stocks also saw strong action. Bliss GVS Pharma surged 26%, Cupid added 20%, KMC Speciality Hospitals climbed 14%, Krsnaa Diagnostics gained 11%, and Thyrocare Technologies rose 12%.
The broad participation across hospitals, diagnostics and pharma midcaps suggests that investors are selectively adding stocks with defensive growth prospects as earnings visibility improves.
Analysts say the smallcap recovery is supported by a stronger macro environment and better earnings. They note that an improved Q2 FY26 performance and lower inflation have lifted expectations for the second half of the year. Market sentiment may stay positive ahead of the upcoming RBI policy meeting and any updates on a potential US trade deal.
Technical cues are also helping. Nifty holding above 25,600 and ending last week above 25,900 indicates firm short-term momentum. A breakout above 25,950–26,000 could push the index towards 26,200–26,300, and possibly even 26,500 soon.
With the earnings season almost over and inflation easing, investors are now watching for the next set of triggers. Progress on India–US trade talks and signals from the RBI on growth and liquidity will likely decide whether last week’s strong smallcap gains turn into a wider rally or remain an early burst of outperformance.
