Market Gains Slightly, Smallcaps Soar: Nifty Ends Losing Streak

• Indian market saw slight gains this week, with Nifty50 ending its three-week losing streak.
• Broader markets outperformed: BSE Smallcap rose 1%, while Midcap and Largecap gained 0.3% each.
• Defense and Metal sectors led gains; Nifty PSU Bank, IT, and Pharma indices showed weakness.
• FIIs offloaded ₹4,290.96 crore, while DIIs provided strong support with ₹12,024.49 crore net purchases.
• Numerous smallcap stocks surged 15-34%, including KR Rail Engineering, Jupiter Wagons, and Sasken Technologies.

Why It Matters: Market recovered slightly, driven by DIIs and strong performance in smallcap, defense, and metal stocks.