INCOME TAX2 Sept 2026
Midcaps Hit New High in August; Large Caps Stay Below Peaks
August 2026 split the market. Midcaps rose 1.8% and smallcaps 2.6%, while Nifty 50 fell 1.1%. Midcaps touched a new high; smallcaps are just 0.67% below theirs. Large caps remain 7.7% (Nifty 50) and 5.5% (Nifty 100) below peaks. Over one year, midcaps returned 14.1%, smallcaps 11.9%, Nifty 100 about 2%. Over 10 years, midcaps led at 17.5% annualised.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Midcaps rose 1.8% and smallcaps 2.6% in August, while Nifty 50 fell 1.1% and Nifty 100 fell 0.9%.
- Midcaps hit a new high; smallcaps are 0.67% from their peak, while Nifty 50 and Nifty 100 are 7.7% and 5.5% below theirs.
- Over 10 years, midcaps delivered about 17.5% annualised, ahead of smallcaps' 15.1% and large caps' roughly 12%.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Review your portfolio allocation calmly. Avoid chasing midcaps after their new high, stay diversified, and keep your risk appetite and investment horizon in mind.
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