Mid‑Cap and Small‑Cap Indices Show Modest Gains Amid Broad Decline

Despite the overall market weakness, the mid‑cap and small‑cap segments managed slight advances. The Nifty Mid‑Cap 100 rose 34.85 points, a 0.05% increase, closing at 63,817.00. The Nifty Small‑Cap 100 gained 70.70 points, up 0.36%, to end at 19,809.25. Analysts attribute the mixed performance to lingering input‑cost pressures from higher energy prices, while better‑than‑expected earnings in the first quarter of FY27 could improve profit forecasts for upcoming quarters.