India's Nifty Midcap 100 index fell around 1% while the Nifty PSU Bank index extended losses to 2.6% in Wednesday's session, amid profit-booking after sharp rallies, FII outflows and global risk aversion. Broader markets traded flat as investors rotated into largecaps and defensives.
Sector rotation pressures midcaps, PSUs
After multi-month surges, midcaps faced selling in industrials, realty and select financials, while PSU banks extended a recent correction triggered by valuation concerns and slower credit growth signals. FIIs continued net selling, favouring Nifty 50 heavyweights.
Key highlights
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Nifty Midcap 100 last down ~1%, underperforming Nifty 50; broader mid/smallcaps shed 0.08–0.32% recently.
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Nifty PSU Bank deepens cuts to 2.6%, with Bank of Baroda, PNB, Canara leading losses after 20%+ two-month rally.
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Profit-booking dominates post-record highs; FII selling and rupee weakness add pressure on high-beta names.
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Positive breadth in FMCG/healthcare offsets drag; analysts see dip as healthy consolidation before year-end rally.
Sources: Moneycontrol indices; Business Standard market wraps; Economic Times/Hindu BusinessLine session recaps.