Over the past 12 months, small‑cap stocks have taken a hard hit, mirroring the big‑cap sell‑off that began in late 2024. By early 2025, the correction spread to the smaller companies, leaving many of them heavily discounted.
From October 2024 to early 2025, the small‑cap index fell more than 30%, with several popular names dropping double‑digit percentages. The drop was driven by higher borrowing costs, weaker earnings outlooks, and a broad risk‑off sentiment among investors.
When a whole segment falls sharply, it often creates buying opportunities for investors who can tolerate volatility. Many small‑cap stocks have now stabilized, and their valuations are back to levels seen before the correction began.
If you’re comfortable with a bit of risk, consider these steps:
Small‑cap stocks remain more volatile than large‑cap peers. Keep an eye on:
The small‑cap correction appears to be winding down, offering a window for disciplined investors to enter at lower prices. As always, do your homework and align any new position with your risk tolerance and investment horizon.
Remember, this is perspective, not prediction. Do your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making decisions.
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Join TelegramThe Indian stock market is gearing up for a busy week with six new IPOs totaling over Rs 2,000 crore. Amagi Media Labs IPO Details Amagi Media Labs, a cloud‑based ad‑tech and media‑technology firm, will open its Rs 1,789 crore IPO on Tuesday, Jan 13, and close on Friday, Jan 16. The price band is set at Rs 343‑361 per share, and the company will list on both the BSE and NSE. Fresh equity raise: Rs 816 crore Offer for sale by existing shareholders: Rs 972.6 crore Grey‑market premium: about Rs 37, roughly a 10% premium over the issue price Founded in 2008 and based in Bengaluru, Amagi serves more than 700 content brands and over 2,000 channel deployments worldwide. Funds from the IPO will mainly support technology upgrades, cloud infrastructure, and acquisitions. Bharat Coking Coal IPO Recap The Bharat Coking Coal IPO, which opened earlier, was subscribed eight times on the first day. Both institutional and retail investors showed strong interest, and the grey‑market premium sits around 39% over the Rs 23 issue price. SME IPO Line‑up Five SME‑segment IPOs will also debut this week: Narmadesh Brass Industries – Fixed price Rs 515 per share, opens Jan 12 on BSE SME. Avana Electrosystems – Price band Rs 56‑59, opens Jan 12 on NSE SME. GRE Renew Enertech – Price band Rs 100‑105, opens Jan 13. Indo SMC – Price band Rs 141‑149, opens Jan 13. Armour Security India – Price band Rs 55‑57, opens Jan 14 and closes Jan 19. What Investors Should Consider While SME IPO activity remains robust, most investors are likely to focus on Amagi Media Labs because of its larger size and global reach. The subscription levels and early trading performance of these offerings will give clues about market risk appetite amid ongoing volatility. Investors should evaluate each company’s business quality, valuation, and long‑term growth prospects before committing funds. Remember, this is perspective, not a prediction. Do your own research and consider your risk tolerance before investing.
Techno Paints and Chemicals is gearing up for a Rs 500 crore initial public offering (IPO) next financial year, while also announcing cricket star Sachin Tendulkar as its new brand ambassador. Why Sachin Tendulkar Matters The company says having the "Master Blaster" on board will help it reach more customers across India. Tendulkar, a Bharat Ratna awardee, will represent the brand for three years, succeeding film actor Mahesh Babu who held the role for two years. Financial Snapshot Revenue for FY 2024‑25: Rs 210 crore Revenue target for the current FY: Rs 450 crore Long‑term goal: Rs 2,000 crore by FY 2029‑30 Growth and Expansion Plans Techno Paints currently operates in eight Indian states and the capital region. By the end of the year, it aims to add five more states and later move into the Middle East. New Indian states: Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh International rollout: Middle East in FY 2026‑27 Product Offering The firm makes decorative, industrial and speciality paints, offering more than 3,000 colour shades for home and commercial use. What This Means for Retail Investors The upcoming IPO gives small investors a chance to buy into a fast‑growing paint maker that is expanding its footprint and brand visibility through high‑profile ambassadors. The raised funds are expected to support the geographic expansion and help reach the ambitious revenue targets. Disclaimer Remember, this is perspective, not a prediction. Do your own research and consider your risk tolerance before making any investment decisions.
SEBI chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator is close to giving a no‑objection certificate (NOC) for the long‑awaited NSE IPO, possibly this month. SEBI Nears Approval for NSE IPO The regulator confirmed it is at an advanced stage of issuing the NOC, which is the final green light the exchange needs to go public. Steps NSE Took to Clear Hurdles Changed senior management and restructured its board. Strengthened compliance systems. Paid a ₹643 crore penalty in October 2024 to settle the TAP network case. Settled other regulatory matters from earlier investigations. New Tools to Protect Investors SEBI launched two digital tools: AI Sudarshan – an AI system that scans social media for illegal or misleading market content, leading to over 100,000 takedowns. SEBICheck – lets investors verify in 30 seconds whether a bank account, UPI handle or QR code is authorized for securities transactions. Investors are urged to use SEBICheck before sending money to avoid fraud. No Immediate Market Rule Changes SEBI said it will not change derivatives rules or other market regulations for now. The regulator is reviewing data from steps taken between October 2024 and December 2025 before deciding on any new measures. Improved Investor Awareness A recent survey showed that multilingual, short‑video content works best. SEBI plans future awareness campaigns in many languages and formats to reach younger investors. Remember, this is perspective, not a prediction. Do your own research before making any investment decisions.