Small Cap Stocks

Small cap stocks in India are shares of smaller companies with market value under ₹5,000 crore. They offer high growth potential but come with higher risk and volatility. These stocks allow investors to buy into emerging businesses across various sectors early.

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List of Best Small Cap Shares to Invest

Name	Price	Analyst Rating	M Cap	Target Price	Alpha	1Y Return	3Y Return	5Y Return	PE	Industry PE	PB	Beta	Net Profit Qtr	Net Profit QoQ %	Net Profit YoY %	Net Profit 3Y Change %	Rev Qtr (in Cr)	Rev QoQ (in %)	Rev 1Y change %	Rev 3Y change %	Profit Mar Qtr	Profit Mar QoQ	Profit Mar 1Y Change%	Profit Mar 3Y Change%	Sector	M Cap	ROE	ROCE	EPS	Volume
Apar Industries Ltd	₹9,956.40	HOLD	MID CAP	8869.5	59.43%	84.66%	1279.18%	1570.59%	43.52	150.39	7.59	0.88	202.54 Cr	-14.26%	29.38%	414.09%	3983.85	-10.12%	12.67%	152.86%	5.11%	-4.6%	14.83%	103.31%	Industrials	37316.97	28.61%	45.94%	205.4	687836
Bandhan Bank Ltd	₹195.69	HOLD	SMALL CAP	219.29	-42.94%	-17.71%	-29.55%	-55.46%		15.46	1.35	1.32													Financial Services	32225.86	10.82%	NA		12190835
J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd	₹1,867.75	BUY	SMALL CAP	2086.17	9.26%	34.49%	116.65%	903.49%	50.39	57.96	8.87	0.37	176.83 Cr	40.16%	34.78%	23.21%	1004.4	16.56%	10.63%	70.58%	15.86%	20.25%	21.83%	-27.77%	Basic Materials	29694.62	20.39%	24.83%	35.61	287460
Aarti Industries Ltd	₹570.65	HOLD	SMALL CAP	682.43	-9.83%	15.4%	-35.86%	49.07%	44.7	56.94	4.56	1.43	137 Cr	3.79%	-23.62%	-22.19%	1855	4.62%	-3.72%	41.42%	6.54%	-0.8%	-20.67%	-44.98%	Basic Materials	21598.78	8.17%	7.25%	11.49	3639285
360 ONE WAM Ltd	₹1,082.50	BUY	MID CAP	1144.33	69.54%	94.77%	153.38%	237.2%	44.46	28.35	9.47	0.82	243.74 Cr	0.47%	22.24%	117.83%	935.54	-11%	42.02%	76.56%	27.53%	12.89%	-13.93%	23.37%	Financial Services	38994.42	27.65%	23.33%	22.41	301368
Endurance Technologies Ltd	₹2,448.70	HOLD	MID CAP	2409	27.28%	52.51%	54.93%	150.93%	48.5	55.59	6.76	0.63	203.86 Cr	-2.99%	41.89%	30.97%	2825.5	5.24%	16.32%	56.42%	6.64%	-7.82%	21.98%	-16.27%	Consumer Cyclical	34965.97	16.47%	21.97%	48.38	42481
KIOCL Ltd	₹391.75		SMALL CAP		23.39%	48.62%	51.5%	220.03%		22.85	12.33	1.47													Basic Materials	24224.96	-4.25%	-2.04%		36679
Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd	₹1,327.60	BUY	SMALL CAP	1402.64	5.67%	30.9%	155.65%	449.84%	33.88	94.27	14.21	0.47	201.49 Cr	5.61%	30.18%	-5625.68%	1340.95	4.81%	10.91%	94.28%	15.73%	0.77%	17.38%	-2944.23%	Healthcare	27506.96	25.66%	22.28%	38.64	276293
Ajanta Pharma Ltd	₹3,390.15	BUY	MID CAP	2682.55	73.01%	98.24%	140.51%	407.45%	50.52	57.96	8.28	0.18	245.77 Cr	21.24%	38.81%	24.82%	1144.92	8.62%	12.45%	45.65%	19.39%	11.62%	23.44%	-14.3%	Basic Materials	42801.13	24.24%	32.49%	64.6	205612
Aster DM Healthcare Ltd	₹408.50	BUY	SMALL CAP	419.29	-3.27%	21.96%	78.83%	242.51%	3.88	94.27	7.13	0.49	5152.2 Cr	-237528.57%	-55.51%	18.97%	1001.87	2.9%	23.54%	-57.03%	5.72%	-230826.62%	-63.99%	176.87%	Healthcare	20487.53	5.62%	7.37%	4.24	379976
Angel One Ltd	₹2,396.25	BUY	SMALL CAP	2715	5.19%	30.42%	89.28%	789.18%	17.47	26.2	8.53	1.53	292.73 Cr	-13.89%	26.47%	279.15%	1410.07	3.79%	42.3%	231.53%	26.34%	-17.03%	-11.12%	14.36%	Financial Services	22104.24	44.31%	38.69%	133.98	326227
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control System India Ltd	₹16,700.10	BUY	SMALL CAP	16800	-21.47%	3.76%	130.47%	175.51%	78.66	55.59	10.3	0.52	99.43 Cr	-0.77%	27.95%		945.76	-1.34%	10.78%		10.65%	0.58%	15.49%		Consumer Cyclical	31936.51	15.58%	20.51%	214.28	11759
One 97 Communications Ltd	₹666.50	HOLD	MID CAP	450.62	-52.98%	-27.75%	-58.14%	-58.14%	-21.78	210.42	2.08	0.66	-840.1 Cr	52.61%	-19.93%	-16.38%	1501.6	-33.77%	24.87%	256.18%	-14.26%	130.4%	-35.88%	-76.52%	E-Commerce/App based Aggregator	41598.02	NA	NA	-22.36	22353276
ITI Ltd	₹293.15		SMALL CAP		75.98%	101.21%	148.26%	284.39%	-51.79	37.17	3.83	1.52	-91.31 Cr	-61.77%	-403.13%	-346.96%	519.98	-13.52%	-25.01%	-32.22%	-25.79%	-55.79%	-504.21%	-464.37%	Communication Services	28865.04	NA	NA	-3.79	641990
Bayer CropScience Ltd	₹6,492.10	HOLD	SMALL CAP	6043.43	-1.62%	23.61%	18.63%	103.96%	604.35	44.91	8.26	0.52	17.27 Cr	121.69%	44.49%	69.09%	242.43	8.95%	8.35%	-16.91%	7.47%	103.49%	33.35%	103.5%	Basic Materials	29170.56	26.63%	32.25%	13.62	19303
Laurus Labs Ltd	₹506.80	HOLD	SMALL CAP	399.47	-0.85%	24.37%	-21.53%	632.01%	184.25	57.96	5.02	0.93	12.21 Cr	-83.79%	-78.89%	-82.9%	1194.91	-17%	-16.55%	4.72%	3.34%	-80.47%	-74.7%	-83.67%	Healthcare	27319.2	5.41%	7.34%	3.12	2942855
Sun TV Network Ltd	₹807.85	HOLD	SMALL CAP	876.75	6.48%	31.71%	65.81%	82.28%	16.86	123.21	2.29	0.52	559.77 Cr	34.9%	12.82%	26.26%	1312.4	36.53%	13.52%	34.79%	44.97%	-1.19%	-0.62%	-6.33%	Consumer Cyclical	31930.71	19.24%	26.11%	48.87	463495
Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd	₹317.35	HOLD	SMALL CAP	303.48	10.67%	35.9%	46.85%	71.41%	-47.82	-333.3	4.04	1.36	-214.92 Cr	-19.31%	1137.45%	-0.01%	3427.82	0.62%	12.71%	166.64%	-5.26%	-19.81%	997.93%	-62.5%	Consumer Defensive	32217.77	NA	NA	-7.25	4200765
Carborundum Universal Ltd	₹1,533.40	HOLD	SMALL CAP	1622.6	1.38%	26.61%	67.11%	402.72%	62.94	68.31	10.5	1.03	114.84 Cr	-19.44%	7.81%	62.48%	1184.1	0.06%	1.03%	78.67%	10.13%	-19.49%	6.71%	-9.06%	Industrials	29056.97	16.3%	21.1%	25.03	100477
Radico Khaitan Ltd	₹2,019.45	BUY	SMALL CAP	1972.89	38.5%	63.73%	124.94%	579.24%	99.51	87.48	9.71	0.69	77.38 Cr	43.54%	18.98%	-0.86%	1136.54	5.36%	31.05%	71.69%	6.37%	36.23%	-9.21%	-42.26%	Consumer Defensive	27007.4	11.29%	13.17%	19.61	158635
GE T&D India Ltd	₹1,722.05	BUY	MID CAP	1771.75	373.09%	398.32%	1192.6%	929%		150.39	17.52	0.68									4.65%				Industrials	43605.32	15.64%	21.76%		230638
Sundram Fasteners Ltd	₹1,376.20	BUY	SMALL CAP	1479.33	-17.61%	7.62%	55.71%	219.93%	53.97	55.59	7	0.34	142.69 Cr	6.16%	5.05%	44.92%	1497.67	2.13%	0.06%	55.48%	9.28%	3.95%	4.99%	-6.79%	Basic Materials	28927.32	15.51%	18.66%	25.02	30648
CreditAccess Grameen Ltd	₹1,211.45	BUY	SMALL CAP	1647.94	-42.15%	-16.92%	79.58%	99.03%	12.93	28.35	3.49	0.59	397.66 Cr	0.15%	75.04%	1000.4%	1512.58	3.67%	46.8%	108%	28.25%	-3.39%	19.24%	429.03%	Financial Services	19352.81	24.77%	14.76%	90.72	145102
ICICI Securities Ltd	₹834.75	BUY	SMALL CAP	612.5	7.55%	32.77%	17.19%	265.52%	13.9	26.2	6.03	0.88	526.91 Cr	-1.79%	-19.16%	106.2%	1644.11	6.45%	-0.39%	98.81%	32.66%	-7.75%	-18.85%	3.72%	Financial Services	27201.48	50.44%	19.76%	34.62	84616
Grindwell Norton Ltd	₹2,468.15	HOLD	SMALL CAP	2397.33	-12.52%	12.71%	67.9%	327.89%	72.66	68.31	10.27	0.51	93.37 Cr	0.74%	6.21%	61.5%	703.14	2.29%	5.72%	64.04%	14.29%	-1.51%	0.46%	-1.54%	Industrials	27594.19	19.78%	25.16%	34.68	16036
Brigade Enterprises Ltd	₹1,320.40	BUY	SMALL CAP	1330.55	82.27%	107.5%	228.85%	571.69%	61.27	199.66	5.12	1.26	80.53 Cr	-61.81%	80.51%	-515.97%	1077.72	-36.69%	42.16%	151.12%	8.19%	-39.67%	26.98%	-265.65%	Real Estate	32185.11	7.81%	10.06%	17.35	307552
NBCC (India) Ltd	₹175.71	SELL	SMALL CAP	142.25	174.16%	199.39%	317.55%	375.94%	75.16	98.1	10.02	1.7	107.19 Cr	-24.25%	49.05%	72.59%	2118.68	-46.19%	17.53%	50.04%	3.97%	40.77%	26.82%	15.03%	Real Estate	32468.4	23.01%	27.26%	2.3	9828677
Cyient Ltd	₹2,079.90	HOLD	SMALL CAP	1949.35	-15.45%	9.78%	92.38%	346.98%	33.67	39.86	7.54	0.92	147.6 Cr	-25.04%	36.63%	93.18%	1675.7	-9.95%	18.81%	72.96%	9.83%	-16.76%	15%	11.7%	Technology	22410.94	17.64%	22.1%	63.32	982838
Hatsun Agro Product Ltd	₹1,229.00	HOLD	SMALL CAP	1050	-21.68%	3.55%	-1.5%	163.18%		71.13	14.28	0.23	5.18 Cr	14.6%	-76.5%		282.82	12.98%	12.62%		0.24%	1.44%	-79.13%		Consumer Defensive	27754.43	17.74%	13.52%	0.124534724432329	20694
Gujarat State Petronet Ltd	₹430.65	HOLD	SMALL CAP	391.09	25.48%	50.71%	23.58%	98.51%	14.4	22.19	1.96	0.37	526.55 Cr	-20.59%	-6.76%	-0.4%	4727.01	4.3%	-4.54%	49.93%	12.63%	-23.87%	-2.33%	-33.57%	Utilities	24472.67	13.15%	16.6%	38.7	1502895
Timken India Ltd	₹3,726.05	BUY	SMALL CAP	4204.38	-10.77%	14.46%	114.59%	430.16%		60.83	8.88	0.53													Consumer Cyclical	27838.83	17.61%	22.79%		33848
SKF India Ltd	₹5,434.20	BUY	SMALL CAP	5675.73	-27.11%	-1.88%	65.73%	181.45%	47.12	60.83	7.67	0.55	158.93 Cr	-9.3%	5.13%	85.36%	1206.22	0.23%	6.16%	71.12%	12.07%	-9.51%	-0.97%	8.32%	Industrials	26184.08	21.96%	28.78%	111.61	111943
Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd	₹316.10	HOLD	SMALL CAP	317.39	-33.18%	-7.95%	-23.49%	-2.31%	32.43	57.72	3.75	0.55	224.87 Cr	96.75%	151%	123.67%	2133.06	20.55%	3.43%	35.55%	15.07%	63.21%	142.68%	65.01%	Basic Materials	24902.19	12.99%	16.93%	14.55	2308005
Vedant Fashions Ltd	₹1,268.35	BUY	SMALL CAP	1197.44	-27.14%	-1.91%	35.94%	35.94%	80.07	63.59	14.12	0.51	62.49 Cr	-46.03%	-3.48%	211.64%	239.82	-33.96%	0.93%	142.12%	30.29%	-18.28%	-4.37%	28.71%	Readymade Garments/ Apparells	30825.05	27.71%	29.14%	17.05	168343
Gillette India Ltd	₹8,892.55		SMALL CAP		24.1%	49.32%	46.67%	26.6%		71.13	16.75	0.38													Consumer Defensive	29374.83	38.45%	47.01%		31285
Castrol India Ltd	₹255.95	HOLD	SMALL CAP	256.4	43.54%	68.77%	87.11%	108.5%		56.94	8.38	1.21									13.03%				Basic Materials	25707.29	43.12%	56.86%		2759029
Ratnamani Metals & Tubes Ltd	₹3,820.25	BUY	SMALL CAP	3974	11.8%	37.03%	165.23%	507.69%	44.91	25.22	6.07	0.71	105.88 Cr	-45.17%	22.02%	126.49%	1183.7	-20.86%	13.07%	120.14%	12.36%	-30.72%	7.92%	2.88%	Industrials	26770.59	20.56%	27.1%	89.18	53348

What are Small Cap Stocks?

Investing in small-cap stocks in India can offer promising opportunities for those willing to navigate market fluctuations and embrace a long-term perspective. These small companies, though often less accessible and more susceptible to volatility, present a unique competitive edge in the market. Unlike their larger counterparts, small-cap stocks have the potential for significant revenue growth and high returns, making them a good investment for those who carefully consider their investment decisions. While these stocks may come with challenges like low liquidity, they often trade at a good price, offering an attractive entry point for savvy investors.

Small-cap stocks in India are known for growing fast, and with the right selection, they can outperform mutual funds and larger companies over time. However, due to their size and market position, these companies may require more thorough research and due diligence. Investors who understand the dynamics of small-cap stocks and can identify the companies with strong growth potential can reap the rewards of their investment as these companies evolve and expand in the competitive Indian market.

Future of Small Cap Stocks

The future of small cap stocks appears promising, driven by factors such as innovation, market expansion, and increased investor interest. These companies often operate in niche markets with unique products or services, providing them with the potential to grow rapidly. As economies recover and expand, small cap stocks can benefit from increased consumer spending and improved market conditions, making them a compelling investment choice for long-term growth.

Who Should Invest in Small Cap Stocks?

Investing in small cap stocks is best suited for:

Risk-Tolerant Investors: Small-cap stocks are ideal for investors who are willing to accept a higher level of risk in exchange for the possibility of significant returns. These stocks can experience substantial price fluctuations, but they also offer the potential for rapid growth as the companies expand and develop.

Long-Term Investors: Investors with a long-term horizon may find small-cap stocks attractive. Over time, small-cap companies have the potential to grow into mid-cap or even large-cap companies, which could result in substantial capital appreciation. However, patience is required, as the journey to growth can be uneven and take several years.

Diversified Portfolio Seekers: For investors looking to diversify their portfolios, small-cap stocks can provide exposure to sectors or industries that may not be well-represented by large-cap stocks. Adding small-cap stocks to a portfolio can help spread risk and increase the chances of participating in the growth of emerging companies.

Experienced Investors: Due to the inherent risks and complexities associated with small-cap stocks, they are often better suited for experienced investors who can conduct thorough research and analysis. Understanding the company’s fundamentals, industry position, and growth potential is crucial before making an investment in small-cap stocks.

Benefits of Investing in Small Cap Stocks

Investing in small cap stocks offers several advantages:

High Growth Potential: Small cap companies have the potential to grow at a faster rate compared to established large cap companies.

Market Inefficiencies: Smaller companies are often less analyzed by market experts, providing opportunities for investors to find undervalued stocks.

Higher Returns: Historically, small cap stocks have outperformed large cap stocks over long periods, offering higher returns to investors.

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Name	Price	M Cap	Alpha	1Y Return	3Y Return	5Y Return	PE	Industry PE	PB	Beta	Net Profit Qtr	Net Profit QoQ %	Net Profit YoY %	Net Profit 3Y Change %	Rev Qtr (in Cr)	Rev QoQ (in %)	Rev 1Y change %	Rev 3Y change %	Profit Mar Qtr	Profit Mar QoQ	Profit Mar 1Y Change%	Profit Mar 3Y Change%	Sector	M Cap	ROE	ROCE	EPS	Volume
Adani Power Ltd	₹627.20	LARGE CAP	34.67%	59.9%	533.57%	899.29%	16.15	29.71	6.88	1.78	3912.79 Cr	42.95%	94.18%	1540.09%	14955.63	11.91%	29.86%	92.02%	41.37%	27.73%	49.53%	754.11%	Utilities	245706.3	55.41%	30.81%	54	1653235
Tata Motors Ltd	₹976.30	LARGE CAP	37.93%	63.16%	243.89%	670.97%	11.76	41.41	12.63	1.06	5692 Cr	-67.53%	1082.46%	-344.36%	107316	-9.98%	26.58%	75.32%	7.26%	-63.93%	834.16%	-239.39%	Consumer Cyclical	381265.98	19.5%	14.69%	82.99	36140411
Adani Wilmar Ltd	₹357.20	MID CAP	-25.78%	-0.55%	34.87%	34.87%	86.97	145.56	5.04	1	311.63 Cr	101.62%	-69.17%	-73.83%	14168.58	7.03%	-11.9%	38.21%	0.33%	88.38%	-65.01%	-81.06%	Edible Oil	47022.37	3.42%	9.6%	1.31	1311768
Infosys Ltd	₹1,910.15	LARGE CAP	4.29%	29.52%	13.03%	133.18%	29.69	39.86	7.66	0.8	6374 Cr	-20.08%	8.88%	35.14%	39315	3.67%	4.7%	52.95%	17.08%	-22.91%	3.99%	-11.64%	Technology	794012.71	36.58%	45.07%	63.37	5312946
Tata Steel Ltd	₹148.17	LARGE CAP	-11.3%	13.93%	2.1%	307.03%	-44.08	25.22	1.43	1.51	918.57 Cr	65.64%	-160.8%	-159.95%	54412.35	-6.9%	-5.83%	46.63%	-2.14%	77.92%	-164.56%	-140.88%	Industrials	186528.86	7.79%	13.67%	-3.94	24633287
Yes Bank Ltd	₹23.82	MID CAP	-0.34%	24.89%	107.03%	-67.91%	46.9	15.46	1.62	1.34	516 Cr	10.42%	74.66%	-136.84%	8996.27	-1.14%	23.98%	42.4%	3.9%	11.69%	40.88%	-125.87%	Financial Services	72028.58	2.45%	NA	0.45	240019208
Zomato Ltd	₹271.75	LARGE CAP	138.91%	164.13%	87.01%	112.46%	387.97	210.42	6.95	0.74	253 Cr	44.57%	-136.15%	-142.99%	4206	18.08%	71.13%	507.58%	2.9%	22.44%	-121.12%	-107.08%	Technology	236496.22	5.15%	5.18%	0.4	121883781
ITC Ltd	₹514.35	LARGE CAP	-10.38%	14.85%	139.83%	110.71%	31.34	32	7.41	0.64	5169.37 Cr	-0.34%	6.54%	55.06%	18339.83	3.22%	-0.08%	43.85%	29.28%	-3.45%	6.63%	7.79%	Consumer Defensive	642281.71	29.21%	37.4%	16.62	14922832
Wipro Ltd	₹514.35	LARGE CAP	-6.31%	20.9%	-21.62%	111.87%	24.06	40.05	4.34	1.08	3036.6 Cr	6.24%	-2.24%	2.25%	21963.8	-1.1%	-0.8%	44.93%	12.38%	7.42%	-1.45%	-29.45%	Technology	275024.67	15.13%	19.03%	21.27	4130762
HDFC Bank Ltd	₹1,643.90	LARGE CAP	-24.09%	1.14%	6.09%	46.61%	18.37	15.46	2.5	1	16474.85 Cr	-6.51%	39.27%	101.24%	116996.49	-5.94%	99.35%	161.73%	15.7%	-0.6%	-30.13%	-23.11%	Financial Services	1258118.94	16.88%	NA	86.15	11113342

Frequently Asked Questions

A small cap stock is defined by a market capitalization typically between $300 million and $2 billion.

Yes, small cap stocks tend to be more volatile and carry higher risk compared to large cap stocks, but they also offer higher growth potential.

Researching company fundamentals, market conditions, and industry trends can help identify the best small cap stocks. Consulting financial advisors and using stock screeners can also be beneficial.

Examples of small cap stocks can vary across different industries. Investors can refer to a small cap stocks list available on financial websites and platforms.

Yes, diversification helps mitigate risk by spreading investments across various sectors and companies.

Yes, small cap stocks have historically provided significant long-term returns, especially for investors who are patient and can tolerate market volatility.

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