Over the five trading sessions ending July 24, the Sensex declined 2.68%, or 2,092 points, to close at 76,059. The benchmark index finished lower in each of the five sessions (July 20–24). Despite the broader market weakness, 11 smallcap stocks bucked the trend, posting gains in all five trading sessions and delivering cumulative returns of up to 35% during the period. (Data Source: ACE Equity)