Nifty Smallcap 250: relative strength and momentum
Broad Market. Compared with Nifty 500 TRI.
As of 2026-10-23, Nifty Smallcap 250 has an ArthaNiti relative-strength score of 59 out of 100 (neutral) against Nifty 500 TRI, in the Falling behind phase (losing ground, and faster); the score moved -30 points in four weeks. Returns use ETF NAV.
1 week−7.1%
1 month−9.9%
3 months−7.6%
6 months−1.9%
1 year−3.1%
3 years, a year+17.5%
5 years, a year–
Volatility, 1 year17.5%
Worst fall, 1 year−15.4%
Above 200-day averageNo
What is inside Nifty Smallcap 250: holdings and weights
Nifty Smallcap 250 holds 251 stocks; the top 10 make up 13% of the index. 32% of its stocks trade above their 200-day average.
- 81 of 248 stocks (32%) are above their 200-day average — narrow participation.
- Short-term breadth (11% above 50-day) is fading faster than long-term — momentum is cooling.
- Top 10 stocks are 13% of the index; half the weight sits in 113 stocks.
- Biggest 1-month driver: HFCL Ltd. (+8.6%).
- Largest group: Capital Goods — 43 stocks, about 17% of the weight.
| Stock | Industry | Weight | 3 months | Momentum score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SONACOMS Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. | Automobile and Auto Components | 1.67% | +4.6% | 87 |
| WELCORP Welspun Corp Ltd. | Capital Goods | 1.59% | +48.1% | 93 |
| KARURVYSYA Karur Vysya Bank Ltd. | Financial Services | 1.37% | −0.2% | 77 |
| NAVINFLUOR Navin Fluorine International Ltd. | Chemicals | 1.36% | −0.1% | 77 |
| ATHERENERG Ather Energy Ltd. | Automobile and Auto Components | 1.21% | +11.9% | 83 |
| STLTECH Sterlite Technologies Ltd. | Telecommunication | 1.19% | +50.6% | 97 |
| RBLBANK RBL Bank Ltd. | Financial Services | 1.12% | −2.3% | 67 |
| DELHIVERY Delhivery Ltd. | Services | 1.10% | −20.5% | 27 |
| REDINGTON Redington Ltd. | Services | 1.08% | +37.0% | 84 |
| HFCL HFCL Ltd. | Telecommunication | 1.04% | +16.0% | 92 |
ETFs that track Nifty Smallcap 250
| ETF | NSE symbol | Expense ratio | Tracking diff, 1 yr | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 ETF | HDFCSML250 | 0.32% | -0.50% | ₹2,708 Cr |
| Groww Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF | GROWWSC250 | 0.44% | – | ₹17 Cr |
| Mirae Asset Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF | SMALL250 | 0.34% | – | ₹82 Cr |
| Motilal Oswal Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF | MOSMALL250 | 0.58% | -0.53% | ₹250 Cr |
| DSP Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF | SMALLADD | 0.31% | – | ₹8 Cr |
| SBI Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF | SBISMLETF | 0.68% | – | ₹8 Cr |
| ICICI Prudential Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF | SMALLIETF | 0.81% | – | ₹9 Cr |
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