BSE Midcap index hits new high led by auto, consumer discretionary stocks

At 02:07 pm, the S&P BSE Midcap index was the top gainer among broader indices, up 1.7 per cent at 21,196.55 points

The S&P BSE Midcap index hit a record high of 21,254.92, up 2 per cent on the BSE in the intra-day trade on Tuesday, on the back of a strong rally in automobile, consumer discretionary, financials and Adani Group stocks. The index surpassed its previous high of 21,085.51 touched on March 4, 2021 in the intra-day trade.

At 02:07 pm, the S&P BSE Midcap index was the top gainer among broader indices, up 1.7 per cent at 21,196.55 levels. In comparison, the S&P BSE Smallcap index was up 1.2 per cent and the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex was ruling