Nifty Smallcap 100 Records Best March Performance in the Last 3 Years

The Nifty Smallcap 100 Index represents the small-cap segment of the financial market. It comprises 100 tradable stocks listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and is computed using the free-float market capitalisation method. This means the index level reflects the total free-float market value of all constituent stocks relative to a specific base market capitalisation.

Investors, fund managers, and financial institutions utilise the Nifty Smallcap 100 Index for various purposes, including:

• Benchmarking fund portfolios
• Launching index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs)
• Developing structured financial products

Current Market Performance of Nifty Smallcap 100

The index began the session on a positive note, crossing the 15,000 mark and reaching an intraday high of 15,096.10. However, by 3:08 PM on 17 March 2025, it was trading 0.56% higher, slightly below the 15,000 level.

Despite the upward move, the overall market breadth tilted towards declines, with 52 stocks in the red compared to 48 stocks gaining at the time of observation.

Historical Performance and March 2025 Gains

While the Nifty Smallcap 100 Index has been under pressure since its peak in December 2024, registering a 24.4% decline, and losing 20.2% year-to-date (YTD) in 2025, its recent performance in March 2025 signals resilience.

• March 2025 gains so far: 1.90% – the best in 3 years.
• March 2024 performance: -4.42%
• March 2023 performance: -1.76%

The last time the index saw a significant decline in March was in 2020 when it plunged 36.66% due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Conclusion

The Nifty Smallcap 100 Index is showing signs of strength in March 2025, marking a break from the downtrends observed in the past two years. While the index remains below its December 2024 highs, the positive momentum this month could indicate a shift in market sentiment within the small-cap segment. However, it is essential to monitor broader market trends and economic factors influencing small-cap stocks in the coming months.

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