What Drove Sensex and Nifty to Fresh 1-year Highs While Midcaps Lagged?
Indian equities ended the week on a buoyant note, with benchmark indices scaling new peaks as bank and large-cap stocks led the rally. The Sensex and Nifty touched fresh 1-year highs, while the Nifty Bank registered a record closing level amid sustained buying interest from both institutional and retail investors.
The Sensex surged 485 points to close at 83,952 after crossing the 84,000 mark during intraday trade, while the Nifty gained 125 points to end at 25,710. The Nifty Bank advanced 291 points, closing at 57,713 — its highest-ever closing level — highlighting renewed optimism in financial and private banking counters.
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Despite the benchmark surge, midcaps underperformed as profit-booking and valuation concerns dragged the Midcap Index down by 339 points to 58,902. Analysts attribute this divergence to selective rotation toward safer large-cap plays as global cues turned mixed, with crude prices and bond yields showing volatility.
Market breadth, however, remained healthy with more than half of Nifty 50 constituents closing in the green. Banking, IT, and energy stocks dominated the gainers, while midcap pharma and metal names witnessed mild correction. Traders also pointed to steady FII inflows and positive global cues as near-term support factors for the market.
Technically, the Nifty has broken above 25,700 resistance and may attempt 25,900–26,000 levels if follow-through buying persists. On the downside, support is seen around 25,500. Bank Nifty’s breakout above 57,500 could attract additional buying, while midcaps may consolidate before the next leg of the rally.
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Analysts remain optimistic about India’s long-term market trajectory given strong earnings momentum, easing inflation, and positive global liquidity. However, they caution that midcap valuations remain rich, warranting selective exposure with focus on quality stocks in financials, capital goods, and autos.
Investor takeaway
Indian-Share-Tips.com Nifty Expert Gulshan Khera, CFP®, who is also a SEBI Regd Investment Adviser, observes that the market’s leadership shift toward large caps and banks underscores the importance of risk-balanced positioning. Investors should watch global yield movements and midcap corrections as opportunities to accumulate quality names gradually.
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