Ready for a risky bet? These micro-cap stocks could be your golden opportunity

Investing in micro-cap or small-cap stocks can be a high-risk, high-reward game. But if you're looking for big returns, micro-cap stocks - those with market capitalisations less than INR 2000 crores (Source: Finalyca – PMSBazaar) - could be the key to success. These small companies often fly under the radar, but they have the potential for significant growth and returns. In this article, we'll explore some of the favourite micro-cap companies you need to watch among Portfolio Management Services (PMS) managers and why they could be the next big thing.

Below is a list of top stocks currently favourite amongst PMS Managers. The research was done on PMSBazaar and data as on 31st March 2023. Some key parameters too are being given to help investors make more informed decisions.

Mayur Uniquoters

Market capitalisations: 1846 crore, Share price (as of 31^st Mar 2023): INR 420.05

(Note: Figures are trailing twelve months ending 2022-12)

PMS strategies holding this stock: Nine

Prominent PMS strategies holding this stock: Carnelian Capital – Shift Strategy, PGIM India – Phoenix Portfolio, etc.

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Hil Limited

Market capitalisations: 1810 crore, Share price (as of 31^st Mar 2023): INR 2401.55

(Note: Figures are trailing twelve months ending 2022-12)

PMS strategies holding this stock: Nine

Prominent PMS strategies holding this stock: Abakkus – Emerging Opportunities, Care PMS – Growth Plus Value Strategy, etc.

Fairchem Organics

Market capitalisations: 1190 crore, Share price (as of 31^st Mar 2023): INR 913.15

(Note: Figures are trailing twelve months ending 2022-12)

PMS strategies holding this stock: Nine

Prominent PMS strategies holding this stock: Green Portfolio – MNC Advantage, Tamohara – Truffle, etc.\

Camlin Fine Sciences

Market capitalisations: 2001 crore, Share price (as of 31^st Mar 2023): INR 127.45

(Note: Figures are trailing twelve months ending 2022-12)

PMS strategies holding this stock: Seven

Prominent PMS strategies holding this stock: Centrum PMS - Micro, ICICI Prudential – Pipe Portfolio, etC

Carysil

Market capitalisations: 1455 crore, Share price (as of 31^st Mar 2023): INR 545.50

(Note: Figures are trailing twelve months ending 2022-12)

PMS strategies holding this stock: Seven

Prominent PMS strategies holding this stock: SMC Global - Growth, Achintya – India Growth Opportunities Fund, etc.

Mirza International

Market capitalisations: 484 crore, Share price (as of 31^st Mar 2023): INR 34.85

(Note: Figures are trailing twelve months ending 2022-12)

PMS strategies holding this stock: Seven

Prominent PMS strategies holding this stock: Shade – Value Fund, Negen Capital – Special Situations & Technology Fund, etc.

CARE Ratings

Market capitalisations: 1908 crore, Share price (as of 31^st Mar 2023): INR 642.80

(Note: Figures are trailing twelve months ending 2022-12)

PMS strategies holding this stock: Six

Prominent PMS strategies holding this stock: JM Financial – India Resurgent Portfolio Series III, Asit C Mehta – Ace Multicap, etc.

Amrutanjan Health Care

Market capitalisations: 1681 crore, Share price (as of 31^st Mar 2023): INR 576.00

(Note: Figures are trailing twelve months ending 2022-12)

PMS strategies holding this stock: Six

Prominent PMS strategies holding this stock: Marcellus – Little Champs, Ambit Investment Advisors – Emerging Giants, etc.

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Conclusion:

Investing in micro-cap or small-cap stocks can be a high-risk, high-reward game. micro-cap stocks with market capitalizations of less than INR 2000 crores could offer significant growth and returns in the long run. However, investors should consider the high-risk nature of these stocks before investing.