Over the past one-and-half years, the number of stocks trading below their respective face value has increased 29 per cent after a sharp correction in stocks of small-cap companies.
In the broader markets, the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices were up 0.5% each
On the last day of FY!5, the Sensex ended lower by 18.37 points at 27,957.49.
Investors remain cautious ahead of F&O expiry.
