The small cap segment of the market has been making headlines lately with its impressive performance. According to the latest market summary, the BSE Smallcap index has seen a 0.02% increase, with a 1.04% growth in the last 5 days. This makes it the best performing segment across MCaps.

Leading the pack in terms of returns is S H Kelkar & Co., with an impressive 16.65% return. On the other hand, Indian Energy Ex has been the worst performer with a return of -11.49%. However, despite this, the advance decline ratio of stocks in this segment is still positive, with 410 stocks advancing and 535 stocks declining, resulting in a 0.77x ratio.

In recent news, several stocks in the small cap segment have received upgraded scores. These include Chambal Fert., Subros, Igarashi Motors, Karnataka Bank, and KFin Technolog., all of which have been upgraded from Hold to Buy. This is a positive sign for investors, indicating that these stocks have the potential for growth and should be considered for investment.

In terms of technical calls, there have been some changes in the small cap index. Rashi Peripheral, Epack Durable, Medi Assist Ser., Innova Captab, and Doms Industries have all been upgraded from None to mildly bullish. This suggests that these stocks have shown positive technical indicators and could be worth considering for investment.

Overall, the small cap segment of the market is showing promising signs, with positive returns and upgrades for several stocks. Investors should keep a close eye on this segment as it continues to drive the market forward.