The small cap segment of the market has been on the rise, with the BSE Smallcap index showing a 0.19% increase today and a 0.29% increase in the last 5 days. This makes it the best performing segment across MCaps. HPL Electric has been the top performer in this segment with a return of 13.56%, while GE Power has been the worst performer with a return of -10.00%. The advance decline ratio of stocks in this smallcap segment is currently at 0.89x, with 466 stocks advancing and 526 stocks declining. This shows a mixed trend in the market, with some stocks gaining while others are facing a decline. Investors should keep an eye on the upcoming results of some key stocks in this segment. Bhansali Engg., Geojit Fin. Ser., Den Networks, Styrenix Perfor., and Ganesh Housing are all set to declare their results in the next few days. This could have a significant impact on the market and investors should stay informed. In recent news, the stock scores of some companies in this small cap segment have been upgraded. MRPL, Artemis Medicare, Anand Rathi Wea., EMS, and Ashiana Housing have all been upgraded from Hold to Buy. This could be a positive sign for investors and may lead to an increase in their stock prices. In terms of technical calls, some stocks in this small cap index have seen a change in their ratings. Happy Forgings, Inox India, EMS, R R Kabel, and Yatharth Hospit. have all seen a change from None to bullish or mildly bullish. This could indicate a positive trend for these stocks and investors should keep an eye on them. Overall, the small cap segment of the market is showing a mixed trend with some stocks performing well and others facing a decline. Investors should stay updated with the latest news and results to make informed decisions.