New Delhi, Jan. 24 -- The positivity that investors felt at the start of 2026 has been replaced by negativity.

The fact that the Nifty started the year at an all-time high has been forgotten. Sentiment has changed significantly in the last few weeks, and the market seems to be in a downtrend.

The Nifty is down about 3% in 2026 so far at the time of writing. The broader market of midcaps and smallcaps has fallen more than the bluechips. The BSE SmallCap is down almost 8% and the BSE MidCap is down 5%.

As mid-caps and small-caps form the bulk of retail investors' portfolios, the pain has been acute, which, in turn, has badly impacted sentiment on Dalal Street.







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