SynopsisWhat is the difference between end-2024, when the correction began, and the start of 2025? In the initial phase in October-November, it was large-caps that bore the brunt. Now it is small- and mid-cap stocks that are taking a beating. So, collectively, it has been five months of decline in every segment of the market. So what to do? Sell, buy, or hold? Here’s a story about a small-cap company for perspective. For decades, its performance was mediocre at best. But it is now a success, making batteries used in EVs and other new energy ecosystems. The stock has seen a re-rating in the last couple of years. What should you do? Sell, because it has seen a sharp correction and the fear of Trump is roiling global markets? Or not?When every segment of the market is witnessing corrections and bears are sparing none, asking you to look at small-caps may not appear to be the best of ideas. But then, the question is: When is it a good time to buy stocks? When they are rising every second day? Or when there is a correction and the commentary is all negative? The answer is obvious, but it is easier said than done. After a phase of recovery, the market is once again witnessing ETMarkets.com Mar 12, 2025, 10:18:00 AM ISTGift ETPrime to your friendsGift a SubscriptionNow, gift ETPrime subscription to your friend for Free!Gift this Story to your friendsGift a StoryShare member-only stories with your friends or family and help them read it for free.FONT SIZEAbcSmallAbcMediumAbcLargeSAVEPRINTCOMMENTContinue reading with one of these options:Limited AccessFreeLogin to get access to some exclusive stories& personalised newslettersLogin NowUnlimited AccessStarting @ Rs120/monthGet access to exclusive stories, expert opinions &in-depth stock reportsSubscribe NowUh-oh! This is an exclusive story available for selected readers only.Worry not. You’re just a step away.Sign In to Read for FreePrime Account Detected!It seems like you’re already an ETPrime member withLogin using your ET Prime credentials to enjoy all member benefitsLog out of your current logged-in account and log in again using your ET Prime credentials to enjoy all member benefits.Sign in & Access ET PrimeAlready a Member? Sign In nowUnlock this story and enjoy all members-only benefits.Subscribe NowAlready a Member? Sign In nowOffer Exclusively For YouSave up to Rs. 700/-ON ET PRIME MEMBERSHIPAvail OfferOffer Exclusively For YouGet 1 Year FreeWith 1 and 2-Year ET prime membershipAvail OfferOffer Exclusively For YouGet 1 Year FreeWith 1 and 2-Year ET prime membershipAvail OfferOffer Exclusively For YouGet Flat 40% OffThen ₹ 1749 for 1 yearAvail OfferOffer Exclusively For YouET Prime at ₹ 49 for 1 monthThen ₹ 1749 for 1 yearAvail Offer
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