Top Smallcap Companies in India

As per Equitymaster's Indian Stock Screener, these are the top smallcap companies in India right now.

• #1 M&M FINANCIAL SERVICES
• #2 KPR MILL
• #3 CDSL
• #4 GODFREY PHILLIPS
• #5 MULTI COMMODITY

These smallcap companies have been ranked as per their market capitalization. The higher the market cap, the higher the total value of the company. 

Of course, there are other parameters you should take into account before forming a hard opinion on the stock valuation.

According to the market regulator, smallcap stocks are companies which rank 251st and beyond in terms of their market capitalisation.

Investing in them is perceived to be risky. However, the potential for higher returns makes them an appealing investment avenue.

Smallcap growth stocks are one of the most exciting segments in the market, as small companies with higher growth rates often offer investors the opportunity for market-beating returns.

These companies are sitting on the runway, waiting to take-off. However, they usually tend to trade at a premium valuation.

If you're looking to invest in smallcap stocks, read our detailed guide to screen the best smallcap stocks.

According to us, in a scenario of ideal allocation of funds, small cap stocks should not comprise more than 10% of one's total equity portfolio.

Further, we believe that a single small cap stock should ideally not form more than 2-3% of the total portfolio.