Today's Nifty Smallcap 250 Price
The Nifty Smallcap 250 Index closed at Rs. 17,909.25 as of July 18, 2025. This marks a change of -123.05 points, or -0.68%, from its previous close.
For the most current, regularly updated Nifty Smallcap 250 share price, please refer to the live ticker section located above on this page. That section provides a real-time share price summary, including the top gainer loser stocks daily, and the Nifty Smallcap 250 live price chart.
Nifty Smallcap 250 Historical Returns
Here are the historical returns for the Nifty Smallcap 250 Index as of July 18, 2025:
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1 Day: -0.68%
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1 Week: +1.50%
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1 Month: +4.47%
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3 Months: +15.90%
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6 Months: +7.24%
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1 Year: +1.89%
The Nifty Smallcap 250 performance shows a slight dip on the most recent trading day, aligning with broader market corrections. However, the index has demonstrated significant positive momentum over the past three months, reflecting a strong bullish trend in the small-cap segment. The 1-year return, while positive, is more modest, suggesting a recent surge in investor interest in small-cap stocks. This highlights the dynamic nature of the India stock market index performance and the potential for short-term volatility alongside longer-term growth in this segment.
Nifty Smallcap 250 News and Updates
Several key developments around July 2025 have influenced the Nifty Smallcap 250 Index:
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Mutual Fund Launches: Jio BlackRock has filed for a new Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund with SEBI, as reported around July 16, 2025. This open-ended scheme will passively invest in the stocks comprising the Nifty Smallcap 250 Index, offering investors an accessible way to gain exposure to this segment. This news indicates growing institutional confidence and new avenues for investment in the Nifty Smallcap 250 stocks list.
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Strong June Performance: According to a Motilal Oswal AMC study, the Nifty Smallcap 250 recorded impressive growth of 5.73% in June 2025 and a substantial 17.83% over the past three months. This robust performance, along with positive returns across large, mid, and microcap segments, signifies widespread strength in the Indian stock market.
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Market Volatility and Foreign Fund Outflows: On July 18, 2025, the broader Indian market, including small-caps, experienced some pressure. While the small-cap index saw a minor decline of 0.64%, the Sensex and Nifty also closed lower. This was partly attributed to selling in banking shares following muted quarterly earnings and significant foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, which sold equities worth approximately Rs. 3,694 crore. These global and domestic factors affecting Nifty Smallcap 250 contribute to the ongoing Indian stock market update and are closely monitored by investors.
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Top Performers and Laggards (July 18, 2025): While the index closed down, some stocks within the Nifty Smallcap 250 saw positive movement. Notable gainers on July 18 included GMDC Gujarat Mineral (+14.73%), Saregama India Ltd (+4.60%), and Chennai Petroleum Corporation (+4.30%). Conversely, Clean Science and Technology (-8.75%), Newgen Software (-6.14%), and Alok Industries (-5.54%) were among the top losers, as reported on July 18, 2025.