The small cap segment of the market has been making headlines today as it continues to show strong performance. According to the latest market summary, the BSE Smallcap index has seen a 0.07% increase, with a 0.67% increase in the last 5 days. This makes it the best performing segment across MCaps.

Among the top performers in this segment is Capri Global, with an impressive return of 17.20%. However, on the other end of the spectrum, IIFL Finance has seen a negative return of -20.00%, making it the worst performer in this category.

The advance decline ratio of stocks in the small cap segment is also noteworthy, with 493 stocks advancing and 412 stocks declining, resulting in a 1.2x ratio. This indicates a positive trend in this segment.

In recent news, several stocks in the small cap index have seen an upgrade in their stock scores. These include Swaraj Engines, TD Power Systems, Indian Metals, Black Box, and Udaipur Cement. This upgrade from hold to buy is a positive sign for investors and could potentially lead to further growth in these stocks.

In terms of technical calls, there have been some changes in the small cap index. Kaynes Tech has gone from none to bullish, while Archean Chemical has moved from mildly bullish to bullish. eMudhra and Prudent Corp. have both seen a change from none to bullish, while CMS Info Systems has gone from mildly bullish to mildly bullish.

Overall, the small cap segment is showing strong performance and potential for growth. Investors should keep an eye on these stocks and consider taking advantage of the positive trend in this market.