Euphoria to exodus: Liquidity crunch, not earnings, hurt small, mid-caps more. And, there is more pain ahead. by Live mint | February 24, 2026 5:10 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News Mid- and small-cap stocks have faced significant market corrections, with many trading far below their 52-week highs. Experts attribute this to liquidity issues rather than earnings slowdown and the trend may continue despite recent recovery.