Axis Direct picks 5 smallcap stocks with up to 40% upside potential. How many do you have?

The Indian stock market has just set a record, but not one investors hoped for. Dalal Street has logged losses for eight consecutive weeks, surpassing the streaks seen during the 2020 Covid-19 crash and the 2008 global financial crisis. Axis has picked 5 smallcap stocks with strong value after the sharp correction. Hidden Value

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Axis Direct picks 5 smallcap stocks with up to 40% upside potential. How many do you have?
Benchmarks Nifty22,421.95-198.5FEATURED FUNDS★★★★★Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund Direct-Growth5Y Return19.6 % Invest NowEnter search text:Axis Direct picks 5 smallcap stocks with up to 40% upside potential. How many do you have?Written by Veer Sharma, ETMarkets.com|Oct 04, 2026, 11:57:13 AM IST1/6

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The Indian stock market has just set a record, but not one investors hoped for. Dalal Street has logged losses for eight consecutive weeks, surpassing the streaks seen during the 2020 Covid-19 crash and the 2008 global financial crisis. Axis has picked 5 smallcap stocks with strong value after the sharp correction.

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Chalet hotels

Axis has assigned a target price of Rs 1,000, implying an upside of 19% from current market levels. It is a leading owner, developer, and asset manager of high-end hotels in India, primarily operating in key metro cities such as Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Pune. The company’s portfolio includes luxury and upper-upscale hotels managed by renowned global brands like Marriott, Westin, and Four Points.

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Healthcare Global Enterprises

With a target price of Rs 820, the brokerage forecasts upside potential of 23% from current levels. The company has strategically positioned itself as India’s foremost pure-play oncology powerhouse, commanding a network of nearly 22 Comprehensive Cancer Centers (CCCs) and dedicated infusion facilities across the nation.

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Minda Corporation

The company has a target price of Rs 815, an upside of 18% from the previous close. It is a major technology-driven manufacturer of automotive components and systems for both domestic and global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). It is the flagship company of the Spark Minda Group and a leading supplier of mechatronic products, wiring harnesses, and vehicle access systems.

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City Union Bank

The brokerage has assigned a target price of Rs 280, an upside of about 24% from current levels. The bank has evolved from its regional roots into a pan-India franchise with 1,000+ branches, while retaining a strong presence in Tamil Nadu. CUB follows a granular, collateral-backed lending model, with MSMEs as its core focus, complemented by gold, agriculture, retail and other business loans.

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CCL Products

With a target price of Rs 1,425, the brokerage forecasts 40% upside from current levels. It remains constructive on CCL Products' long-term growth prospects, supported by strong customer demand, a healthy order pipeline, new client additions, expanding branded sales and ongoing capacity expansion.
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