The Nifty Midcap 100 index closed at a record high on Tuesday, ending the session up 0.54 per cent at 62,299 after touching an intraday peak of 62,365 — its highest level ever. The index gained for a third consecutive session, defying selling pressure in frontline indices.
The benchmark Sensex fell 479.26 points, or 0.63 per cent, to close at 76,009.70, while the Nifty50 dropped 118 points, or 0.49 per cent, to 23,913.70. The Nifty Smallcap 100 also held its ground, rising 0.35 per cent for the day.
Midcap gainers lead the rally
Adani Total Gas was the top gainer in the Midcap 100, surging 8.17 per cent to ₹713. Exide Industries rose 6.04 per cent, while Info Edge (Naukri) gained 4.64 per cent to ₹982. KPIT Technologies added 4.41 per cent and JSW Energy climbed 3.75 per cent. Tata Communications rose 3.56 per cent to ₹2,005.
Stocks that dragged the index
