Today's Nifty Smallcap 250 Price
The Nifty Smallcap 250 index closed at Rs. 17,513.30 on Thursday, September 18, 2025. The index recorded a positive gain of 0.24% for the day. Trading was volatile, with the Nifty Smallcap 250 index live chart showing a day's range from a low of Rs. 17,459.70 to a high of Rs. 17,532.00.
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.
Nifty Smallcap 250 Historical Returns
The Nifty Smallcap 250 index has delivered the following historical returns as of September 18, 2025:
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1 Week: +0.55%
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1 Month: +3.15%
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3 Months: +1.46%
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6 Months: +20.93%
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1 Year: -5.69%
The Nifty Smallcap 250 performance in the short to medium term has been robust, demonstrating strong investor appetite for smaller companies in the Indian market. However, the negative one-year return highlights the inherent volatility of this segment, with the index undergoing a period of correction after a strong rally in the past. Despite this, the long-term trend remains positive, with many analysts seeing a new wealth-creation cycle in the small-cap space.
Nifty Smallcap 250 News and Updates
Several key factors and news events have influenced the Nifty Smallcap 250 news and its recent movements:
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Index Rejig: The upcoming Nifty Smallcap 250 stocks list review, effective from September 30, 2025, is set to bring significant changes. The rebalancing will see 46 stocks either added or removed from the index, which could lead to substantial passive fund flows.
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Company-Specific News: Individual stocks have impacted the index's movement. For example, Natco Pharma saw its share price rise after the US FDA granted a favourable regulatory status to its Kothur plant. Other stocks, such as DCM Shriram and Garden Reach Shipbuilders, were among the top daily gainers, while companies like Cohance Lifesciences experienced a decline.
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Macroeconomic Trends: Market sentiment has been boosted by positive global cues, including an anticipated interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve. This has led to a broader market rally that has also positively influenced the small-cap segment.