India, April 7 -- Despite persistent global uncertainty, several mid- and small-cap companies have delivered strong returns over the past month. Investor sentiment remained surprisingly resilient even as markets grappled with the prolonged fighting in West Asia, and rising concerns over supply-chain disruptions and higher crude oil prices.

The conflict involving Iran, Israel and the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, along with attacks affecting Red Sea shipping routes, has raised concerns over crude oil prices, inflation and global supply chains. Even amid these pressures, select companies from industries including FMCG, transformers, specialty chemicals, solar manufacturing, pipes and energy services managed to post sharp gains.

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