S&P BSE Small Cap Index: Price, Performance, and Market Dynamics Today
The S&P BSE Small Cap Index (also known as indexbom bse smlcap) is a barometer of the smallest 15% of the companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). It is a highly volatile but high-growth segment, reflecting the performance of smaller, often innovative, and fast-growing Indian companies.
Today's S&P BSE Small Cap Price
The S&P BSE Small Cap share price closed at Rs 52,327.71 on Wednesday, 26 November 2025.
The S&P BSE Small Cap Index gained approximately 1.24% today, significantly outperforming the modest gains seen in the previous session and leading the broader market rally alongside the mid-cap index. The index showed a clear rebound, with its intraday high touching 52,336.37.
For the most current, regularly updated S&P BSE Small Cap live price, please refer to the live ticker section located above on this page.
S&P BSE Small Cap Index Historical Returns
The S&P BSE Small Cap Index historical returns highlight the high-risk, high-reward nature of this segment, especially following a strong run-up over the last few years.
| Period |
Return |
Comparison to Benchmarks (General Trend) |
| 1 Day |
+1.24% |
Outperformed the Sensex/Nifty (which were up around 0.85-1.0%) |
| 1 Week |
-2.46% |
High short-term volatility and profit-taking visible |
| 1 Month |
-3.91% |
Significant consolidation after prior highs |
| 1 Year |
-3.55% |
Underperformed Mid-Cap and Large-Cap indices |
| 3 Years |
+78.78% |
Massive long-term wealth creation |
| 5 Years |
+216.71% |
Exceptional long-term outperformance |
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S&P BSE Small Cap Index News and Updates
The strong rebound in the S&P BSE Small Cap Index today was driven by several positive factors:
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Broad-Based Market Rally: The primary driver was a sharp rally across the entire market, with both mid-cap and small-cap indices advancing by over 1%. This was triggered by positive global cues and robust buying from Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs).
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Sectoral Strength: Significant sectoral gains in areas like Metals and Consumer/Industrial stocks directly contributed to the small-cap index's performance, as many small-cap companies operate in these cyclically sensitive sectors.
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Strong Earnings Expectations: Despite the short-term volatility, the long-term outlook remains positive. The general sentiment is that the earnings of smaller companies are continuing to recover and grow at a healthier pace than large-cap peers, a trend often cited by fund managers who focus on the high-growth small-cap segment.
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High Volatility continues: The small-cap space remains susceptible to sharp corrections, with the index being approximately 1.58 times as volatile as the Sensex. Investors are advised to maintain a long-term view to mitigate this inherent risk.