Markets ended their four-week winning streak, closing marginally lower amid profit-booking and mixed global cues. The tone remained largely positive and volatile during the first three sessions; however, profit-taking in the final part of the week erased early gains.
Amid the volatility, the broader indices continued to outperform, with the Midcap index advancing 1% and the Smallcap index rising 0.7%, indicating selective buying interest across segments. Ten smallcap stocks delivered weekly gains up to 55%, reflecting strong stock-specific momentum.
