After years of small and mid-cap outperformance, large caps could be poised for a stronger phase. A new report cites six factors, including improving economic growth, attractive valuations and supportive macro trends, while urging investors to maintain a balanced market-cap approach.
3 min read2 Aug 2026Active large-cap funds may not provide as much diversification as many investors expect. A study shows their sector allocations and stock portfolios closely mirror the Nifty 50, with the overlap becoming even higher among the largest funds.
2 min read30 Jul 2026Mid- and small-caps often face criticism during market corrections, but 20 years of data show they have consistently outperformed large-caps in strong market years. Investors bullish on India's growth story should not ignore these segments despite their volatility.
2 min read27 Jul 2026With mid and small caps trading near all-time highs, reasonable valuations and strong fundamentals could spark a much-awaited rally in blue-chip stocks.
3 min read23 Jul 2026After analysing the list of large-cap funds, no fund was found to have touched a Sharpe ratio of 1. Among the large-cap funds, WhiteOak Capital Large Cap Fund recorded the highest Sharpe ratio at 0.64.
2 min read15 Jul 2026Large cap funds are required to invest at least 80% of their assets in large-cap stocks. The two big names in this category are ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund and SBI Large Cap Fund.
6 min read22 Jun 2026Driven by a bruising $30-billion foreign institutional sell-off, the Nifty 50 has dropped back into its historical valuation average, potentially opening up rare entry points for long-term investors, experts told Mint.
5 min read14 Jun 2026Market experts stress the need for merchant bankers and promoters to lower IPO prices as large cap stocks thrive while mid and small caps falter. Investors are advised to avoid the grey market and focus on due diligence, as oversubscription does not ensure positive post-listing performance.
3 min read8 Dec 2025Amfi’s January stock recategorization—expected to be announced in the first week of January and effective 1 February 2026—could see a new guard take over the large-cap roster.
2 min read4 Dec 2025The June quarter earnings met expectations, with Nifty50 companies showing 8% YoY PAT growth. Analysts foresee a shift to double-digit growth, driven by easing inflation and easing liquidity conditions. Midcaps excelled with 24% growth, while small caps underperformed with an 11% decline.
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