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By Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)
The Nifty Smallcap index has achieved something it had not managed in over a decade. Nifty Smallcap 100 gained 19% in April, hitting its highest level of 2026 and logging its best monthly run since May 2014, when the index had rallied 22%. Wednesday’s rally in the Smallcap index was led by gains in Bandhan Bank, RBL Bank, and GRSE.
April has marked a sharp turnaround for Indian equities after the heavy selling seen in March, when the US-Iran conflict and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz weighed on sentiment. Markets found some breathing space after US President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran to allow further peace talks. However, the risk has not fully faded, as the Strait of Hormuz continues to remain a key pressure point for crude oil prices and global markets.
The Nifty Smallcap 100 index has been one of the strongest symbols of this rebound. The index not only moved past the March 2 high, the day Indian markets reacted sharply to the start of the US-Iran conflict, but also reclaimed the important psychological mark of 18,000. On April 29, it traded near 18,123.60, up 0.83%, marking its highest level so far in 2026. Live market data also showed the index trading above 18,100 during the morning session.
The Nifty Smallcap 100 extended its gains for the third straight session on Wednesday, supported by strong moves in stocks such as Bandhan Bank, RBL Bank, and GRSE. Bandhan Bank's share price hit a 52-week high after its Q4FY26 results. The bank reported a 68% YoY jump in net profit to ₹534 crore, aided by lower credit costs and higher fee income, even as core income growth remained modest. Its net interest income rose 1.4% to ₹2,795.4 crore.
Bandhan Bank also reported an improvement in asset quality. Gross NPA eased to 3.27% from 3.33% in the December quarter, while net NPA declined to 0.97% from 0.99% sequentially. Collection efficiency strengthened to 98.9%, adding to the positive sentiment around the stock.
From the March 23 low, the Nifty Smallcap 100 has gained nearly 21%. In April so far, the index is up around 19%, making it one of its strongest monthly performances in years. If the gains sustain, April 2026 could stand out as the best April ever for the index and its strongest monthly performance since May 2014, when the index had rallied over 22% in a single month.
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