🏢 Large Cap Companies
Characteristics: Established leaders, stable growth, lower volatility, dividend-paying
- TCS (₹12+ lakh crores)
- Reliance (₹15+ lakh crores)
- HDFC Bank (₹8+ lakh crores)
- Infosys (₹6+ lakh crores)
🏭 Mid Cap Companies
Characteristics: Growth phase, moderate volatility, expansion opportunities
- Zomato (₹15,000 crores)
- Divi's Laboratories (₹13,000 crores)
- Godrej Consumer (₹8,000 crores)
- Muthoot Finance (₹6,000 crores)
🚀 Small Cap Companies
Characteristics: High growth potential, high volatility, emerging businesses
- Many pharmaceutical companies
- Regional banks
- Specialty chemical firms
- Technology startups
💎 Blue Chip Companies
Characteristics: Premium quality, consistent performance, brand recognition
- Asian Paints (market leader)
- Nestle India (premium brand)
- HDFC Bank (banking leader)
- ITC (diversified giant)
📊 Market Cap Calculation: Understanding Company Value
Key Learning: Market cap isn't just a number - it determines a company's risk profile, growth potential, and suitability for different investor types.