Broader indices were mixed, as the Nifty Midcap rose 0.5% while the Smallcap index ended marginally lower. Adani Enterprises, Interglobe Aviation, Max Healthcare, Apollo Hospitals, and Adani Ports led the rally, while Cipla, HDFC Life, Hindalco, ONGC, and Coal India declined. Sectorally, consumer durables, infra, IT, media, pharma, and PSU banks advanced, while energy, metals, and private banks saw selling. The recovery from lower levels signaled near-term strength, with support at 24,200 and potential upside towards 24,500.
