Search+Business News›Markets›Stocks›News›Business is one thing. Stock price is another. 4 small-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 33%Investment IdeasSynopsisThe Nifty and the Sensex are correcting after a few days of gains. While it may seem like the whole market is turning down, remember that the big indices have little to do with the small-cap space. These stocks live in a world of their own. They have had a poor run for more than two years now. And if history is any guide, that kind of phase does not go on forever. The question is how to look at them at a time like this.At a time when the broader market is correcting and uncertainty has returned globally, looking at small-cap stocks may appear to be an unnecessary risk. That argument against them becomes even stronger as a number of large-cap, well-established companies are available at reasonable valuations.The argument is indeed sound. But there is another side to the story. History tells us that when the news flow turns negative and sentiment weakens, ETMarkets.com 15 mins readAug 12, 2026, 01:46:00 PM ISTGift this Story to your friendsFONT SIZEAbcSmallAbcMediumAbcLargeSAVEPRINTCOMMENTContinue reading with one of these options:Limited AccessFreeLogin to get access to some exclusive stories & personalised newslettersLogin NowUnlimited AccessStarting @ Rs120/monthGet access to exclusive stories, expert opinions & in-depth stock reportsSubscribe NowETUh-oh! This is an exclusive story available for selected readers only.Worry not. You’re just a step away.What’s Included withETPrime Membership
Business is one thing. Stock price is another. 4 small-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 33%
The Nifty and the Sensex are correcting after a few days of gains. While it may seem like the whole market is turning down, remember that the big indices have little to do with the small-cap space. These stocks live in a world of their own. They have had a poor run for more than two years now. And if history is any guide, that kind of phase does not go on forever. The question is how to look at them at a time like this.
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Small-cap stocks across 4 sectors display potential upside of up to 33% after 2+ years of underperformance as major indices correct. When market sentiment weakens, small-caps historically recover and offer portfolio diversification decoupled from mega-cap correlations.
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