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11 smallcap stocks saw declines of over 10% during this period

Emerging market dynamics shift as FIIs offload Rs 30,718 crores of Indian stocks in early October, driven by Chinese market outperformance and low valuations. Geopolitical tensions and economic metrics contribute to uncertain FPI flows, while long-term domestic investors eye potential in financials.

Nifty50 and Sensex fell over 4% due to Middle East tensions and a shift of FII funds to cheaper Asian markets. IT stocks remained resilient amid this decline. Retail investors are advised to be cautious and avoid bottom fishing in Mid and Small Caps. Sectors such as healthcare, pharma, and IT are showing strength.

Indian IT companies are projected to see up to 4% revenue growth for the quarter ending September 30, 2024. Analysts foresee positive trends for FY25, with large-cap firms anticipated to show stable or slight increases in earnings, driven by volume growth and new deals.

IDFC Ltd shares will be suspended from trading effective October 10, 2024, due to its amalgamation with IDFC First Bank. IDFC shareholders will receive 155 shares of IDFC First Bank for every 100 shares of IDFC. Current F&O contracts will expire on October 9, 2024.

Upcoming key corporate actions this week include dividends from Jupiter Wagons and KP Energy, bonus issues by NBCC (India) and Power Mech Projects, and stock splits for Jindal Saw, New Light Apparels, and Rajnish Retail. Record dates are set for these events, determining shareholder eligibility.

ETMarkets identified five stocks from the BSE smallcap segment that saw consistent price increases during this period.

Dev Accelerator Ltd plans to raise around Rs 125 crore through an IPO. The company will use Rs 68.95 crore for fit-outs and security deposits in new centers. Rs 30 crore will go towards repaying certain borrowings. Funds will also support general corporate purposes, including expansion to major cities and enhancing infrastructure and technology.

Vedanta is set to consider and possibly approve its fourth interim dividend for FY25 during a board meeting on October 8, 2024. The record date for determining shareholder eligibility is October 16. The company has reached milestones in aluminium and zinc production. Shares closed unchanged at Rs 508.90 on Friday.

In a reflection on his career, valuation expert Aswath Damodaran advises investors to avoid taking themselves too seriously, acknowledging the unpredictability of markets and the inevitability of mistakes. He highlights the importance of accepting uncertainty and making peace with factors beyond one’s control.