Nifty Midcap 150 Index up by 0.38% as Some Midcaps see Selling Pressure
By Ankur Chandra | Updated at: Jan 19, 2026 10:11 AM IST
Mumbai, June 25 (IST) – The NIFTY Midcap 150 index advanced modestly on Wednesday morning, but gains were capped as key stocks such as Dixon Technologies, Solar Industries, and KPIT Technologies slipped into the red, weighing on broader midcap sentiment.
Despite the drag, the broad sentiment for NIFTY Midcap 150 remained positive, even if with caution. It maintained upward momentum supported by strong buying in select outperformers.
At 1:10 p.m. IST, the NIFTY Midcap 150 was trading at 21,605 points, up by 0.38% from the previous close of 21,523.05.
Market Breadth:
| Advances | Declines | Unchanged |
|---|---|---|
| 114 | 36 | 1 |
Top Drags on the Index
Dixon Technologies (NSE: DIXON)
- Last Price: ₹14,188
- Change: ₹–318.00 (–2.19%)
- The stock saw heavy profit booking after a recent rally. Despite strong fundamentals, it was among the biggest drags on the index during early trade.
Solar Industries (NSE: SOLARINDS)
- Last Price: ₹16,833
- Change: ₹–264.00 (–1.54%)
- The stock retraced from near its 52-week high of ₹17,300, contributing significantly to the index’s lag.
KPIT Technologies (NSE: KPITTECH)
- Last Price: ₹1,288.40
- Change: ₹–17.70 (–1.36%)
- With sectoral rotation underway, investors trimmed positions in select IT and tech-focused midcaps.
Broader Sentiment: Positive, But Capped
The broader sentiment regarding NIFTY Midcap 150 remained positive due to selected outperformers, including Endurance Technologies (+5.29%) and Vodafone Idea (+3.5%).
The index remains just 3.94% below its 52-week high, while up 3.11% over the last 30 days and 3.56% year-on-year. It touched an intraday high of 21,660.65 and a low of 21,577.25.
Key Index Metrics:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Last Traded Price | 21,627.70 |
| Previous Close | 21,523.05 |
| 1-Month Change | +3.11% |
| 1-Year Change | +3.56% |
| 52-Week High | 22,515.40 |
| 52-Week Low | 17,269.50 |
| Traded Volume | 56.54 crore shares |
| Traded Value | ₹9,451 crore |
Outlook
While midcap participation continues to broaden, volatility in high-beta stocks could limit upside in the short term. Market watchers expect rotational interest to support midcap indices but advise caution amid profit-taking in richly valued names.
About NIFTY Midcap 150
The NIFTY Midcap 150 Index represents the top 150 companies (by full market capitalization) from the NIFTY Midcap 150 universe. It captures the performance of mid-sized companies listed on the NSE and serves as a key benchmark for midcap-focused investment strategies.
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