The small cap segment of the market has been on the rise, with the BSE Smallcap index showing a 0.17% increase today. In the last 5 days, this segment has seen a significant growth of 1.28%. This makes it the best performing segment across MCaps. Nikhil Adhesives has been the top performer in this segment with a return of 14.75%, while Senco Gold has been the worst performer with a return of -6.06%. The advance decline ratio of stocks in this smallcap segment is currently at 0.9x, with 469 stocks advancing and 522 stocks declining. This shows a mixed trend in the market, with some stocks showing positive growth while others are facing a decline. Investors should keep an eye on the upcoming results of JTL Industries, Kesoram Inds., GNA Axles, NELCO, and GTPL Hathway, which are set to be declared in the next few days. These results could have a significant impact on the market and the performance of these stocks. In recent news, the following stocks in the small cap segment have had their scores upgraded: GE Shipping Co, Swan Energy, Somany Ceramics, Natl. Aluminium, and Ganesh Housing. This indicates a positive outlook for these stocks and could potentially attract more investors. On the technical front, there have been some changes in the calls for certain stocks in this small cap index. Cello World, SignatureGlobal, EMS, Senco Gold, and Ideaforge Tech have all seen a change in their technical calls, with some moving from a neutral stance to a mildly bullish or bullish stance. This could be a good opportunity for investors to consider these stocks for their portfolio. Overall, the small cap segment is showing promising growth and investors should keep a close watch on the market trends and upcoming results to make informed investment decisions.