India, April 26 -- Small-cap stocks nearing a potential upgrade to the mid-cap segment under AMFI's upcoming semi-annual rejig in H2 CY26 are drawing attention. Such reclassification typically improves liquidity, widens institutional participation, and often triggers valuation re-rating as broader investor coverage increases across these companies.

Around nine small-cap names, including Delhivery, Hindustan Copper and others, are being tracked for possible inclusion in the mid-cap universe, according to Nuvama Institutional Equities. The shift reflects sustained market-cap expansion and may further strengthen fund inflows as benchmarks and mandates adjust positioning accordingly. Here are the small-cap stocks that may soon be upgraded to...