The small cap segment of the market has been the best performer today, with the BSE Smallcap index up by 1.24%. Among the top performers in this segment is MRPL, with a return of 19.91%. However, not all stocks in this segment have seen positive returns, with Sandur Manganese being the worst performer with a return of -9.83%. The advance decline ratio for small cap stocks is also showing a positive trend, with 631 stocks advancing and only 308 declining. This translates to a ratio of 2.05x, indicating a strong performance by the small cap segment. Investors should keep an eye on the upcoming results of some key companies in this segment. CIE Automotive, Foseco India, Sanofi India, Rain Industries, and KSB are all set to declare their results in the next few days, which could have an impact on the market. In recent news, some stocks in the small cap index have seen an upgrade in their scores. Aegis Logistics, BASF India, Ganesh Housing, Sharda Motor, and Tips Industries have all been upgraded from Hold to Buy. This could be a positive sign for these stocks and investors should consider this while making their investment decisions. On the technical front, some stocks in the small cap index have also seen a change in their technical call. Aarti Pharma has gone from None to Mildly Bullish, Keystone Realtor from Mildly Bullish to Bullish, Archean Chemical from Bullish to Mildly Bullish, DDev Plastiks from None to Mildly Bullish, and Sansera Enginee. from None to Bullish. This could be an indication of a potential uptrend in these stocks and investors should keep an eye on them. Overall, the small cap segment has been driving the market today with its strong performance and positive trends. Investors should keep a close watch on the upcoming results and technical calls of these stocks to make informed investment decisions.