ITC leads Nifty‑50 surge, other stocks see mixed moves

ITC emerged as the standout stock in the Nifty 50, climbing over five percent and setting the tone for the broader market. The broader indices performed well, with mid‑cap and small‑cap segments posting gains of 0.67% and 0.47% respectively. Sector‑wise, Nifty Consumer Durables and Nifty FMCG outperformed, while Nifty Healthcare and Nifty Pharma lagged. Financials, IT and consumer‑related stocks provided the main support, whereas selective IT and healthcare names showed weakness, reflecting lingering confidence concerns among investors.