The small cap segment of the market has been the best performer today, with the BSE Smallcap index up by 1.98%. Among the top performers in this segment is Sindhu Trade, with a return of 19.98%. However, Sharda Motor has been the worst performer with a return of -6.33%. The advance decline ratio for stocks in this small cap segment is also positive, with 799 stocks advancing and only 147 declining. This translates to a ratio of 5.44x, indicating a strong market sentiment. Some companies have already declared their financial results, with Navkar Corporat. reporting a flat financial score change. However, there are still some companies that are yet to declare their results, such as GTPL Hathway, Reliance Nav.Eng, Den Networks, G M Breweries, and Anand Rathi Wea. These companies are expected to announce their results in the next few days. In terms of stock upgrades, Heidelberg Cem., Aeroflex, and Zaggle Prepaid have recently been upgraded from hold to buy in this small cap index. On the other hand, Gopal Snacks, Platinum Industr, Rashi Peripheral, Jyoti CNC Auto., and Suraj Estate have all received a mildly bullish technical call, indicating a positive outlook for these stocks. Overall, the small cap segment has been driving the market today with its strong performance and positive market sentiment. Investors should keep an eye on the upcoming financial results and stock upgrades in this segment for potential investment opportunities.