Mid‑Cap and Small‑Cap Resilience Seen Despite Downturn

Analysts pointed to the relative strength in mid‑cap and small‑cap stocks as a positive sign for long‑term investors. While metal and auto indices slipped (‑0.35% and ‑0.14% respectively), the Nifty FMCG index rose 0.20% and the IT‑related mid‑small‑cap segment climbed 0.59%. Healthcare, pharma and chemicals showed mild weakness, but the overall market depth remained supported by domestic investor participation.