New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- After enjoying strong returns over the past couple of years, mid-cap and small-cap stocks have come under significant selling pressure in 2025, with many experts now advocating a shift towards large-cap stocks amid the ongoing market downturn.

The Indian stock market has been grappling with heavy selling pressure this year due to relentless foreign capital outflows, weak corporate earnings, and the rupee hitting record lows against the dollar. Adding to investor concerns, U.S. President Donald Trump recently announced fresh tariffs on trade partners, fueling fears of a potential trade war that could slow global economic growth and drive inflation higher.

The mid-cap segment has significantly underperformed the broa...