Stock market fluctuations are normal, but over the past year, some stocks have delivered exceptional returns while others have incurred significant losses. A consistent downturn has been observed since September 2024, impacting not only the indices but also investor confidence.
Market News: The Nifty Midcap 150 and Nifty Smallcap 250 indices have witnessed considerable volatility over the past year. Among Nifty Midcap 150 stocks, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders showed the highest return, experiencing a remarkable 105.5% increase. This exceptional performance is attributed to increased investment in the Indian defense sector and the government's "Make in India" initiative.
The growing demand for shipbuilding and defense equipment propelled the company's shares to new heights. Conversely, the Nifty Smallcap 250 index saw the steepest decline in Sun Pharma Advanced Research, which plummeted by 66.7%.
Stock Market Performance: Benchmark Index Status
Nifty 50: -1.4%
BSE Sensex: -1.2%
Nifty Next 50: -3.3%
Nifty Midcap 150: -1.7%
Nifty Smallcap 250: 7.7%
Nifty 50 Top Gainers and Losers
1. Top Gainers
Bharti Airtel: 39%
Mahindra & Mahindra: 36%
Bajaj Finance: 30%
Shriram Finance: 29.4%
Eicher Motors: 28.4%
2. Top Losers
Tata Motors: -37.3%
IndusInd Bank: -35.5%
Adani Enterprises: -35.3%
Asian Paints: -24.7%
Hero MotoCorp: -23.8%
Nifty Midcap 150 Top Gainers and Losers
1. Top Gainers
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders: 105.5%
Hitachi Energy: 99.7%
Dixon Tech: 98.1%
BSE: 92%
One 97 Communications: 67%
2. Top Losers
MRPL: -54.9%
New India Assurance: -47.9%
Vodafone Idea: -47.7%
Delivery: -46.1%
Punaawa Fincorp: -40%
Nifty Smallcap 250 Top Gainers and Losers
1. Top Gainers
Deepak Fertilizers and Petrochemicals: 92.9%
Aegis Logistics: 77%
Firstsource Solutions: 71.9%
Doms Industries: 70.7%
Goodrich Phillips: 69.7%
2. Top Losers
Sun Pharma Advanced Research: -66.7%
Network 18 Media: -58.4%
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy: -57.6%
Tanla Platforms: -55.2%
Reasons for Market Downturn and Investor Advice
The ongoing downturn since September 2024 has led many investors to withdraw funds, reducing market liquidity. New investor participation has decreased, and High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs) are hesitant to make large bets. Despite reduced volume, invest in b companies. Adopt a long-term perspective and view the downturn as an opportunity to buy good stocks at lower prices. Before investing in midcap and smallcap stocks, carefully evaluate the company's balance sheet and growth potential.
