Market Highlights: Nifty 50 Trades Marginally Higher, Midcaps Show Strong Gains in Afternoon Session | 10 Aug 2026, 02:00 PM IST
By ThePip Desk
The Nifty 50 is trading marginally higher at 24599.60, up 29 points. Midcap 100 shows robust performance, gaining 0.76% as the afternoon session progresses.
Indian equity benchmarks are navigating a mixed to positive trend in the afternoon trading session on Monday, August 10, 2026. While the frontline Nifty 50 index is hovering marginally in positive territory, the broader NIFTY Midcap 100 index is showcasing robust upward momentum. Conversely, the Nifty Bank index is registering a slight decline, reflecting some pressure on banking stocks during mid-session trade.
Major Indices Performance Snapshot
As the market continues to trade, the Nifty 50 is currently positioned at 24599.60, reflecting a modest gain of +0.12%, which translates to an increase of +29 points. In contrast, the Nifty Bank index is trading lower at 57625.10, experiencing a decline of −0.21%, or −121 points. The NIFTY Midcap 100 index stands out as a strong performer, trading significantly higher at 63946.20, posting an impressive gain of +0.76%, which adds +483 points to its value. This highlights a divergence in performance between large-cap and mid-cap segments during the current trading hours.
| Index | Current Value | Change (Points) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24599.60 | +29 | +0.12% |
| Nifty Bank | 57625.10 | −121 | −0.21% |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 63946.20 | +483 | +0.76% |
Leading Gainers in the Afternoon Session
Among the individual stocks, Titan Company Ltd. (TITAN) is currently leading the pack of gainers, trading strongly at ₹5079.5, marking a significant rise of +2.80%, or +138.50 points. Following closely, Hero MotoCorp Ltd. (HEROMOTOCO) is also experiencing robust gains, trading at ₹5875, higher by +2.62%, an increase of +150.00 points. Grasim Industries Ltd. (GRASIM) is up +2.55%, trading at ₹3407.7, adding +84.70 points. Tata Consumer Products Ltd. (TATACONSUM) and Tata Steel Ltd. (TATASTEEL) are also prominent among the top five gainers, advancing +1.98% and +1.82% respectively, contributing +21.40 points and +3.42 points to their share prices.
| Company | Current Price (₹) | Change (Points) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titan Company Ltd. (TITAN) | 5079.5 | +138.50 | +2.80% |
| Hero MotoCorp Ltd. (HEROMOTOCO) | 5875 | +150.00 | +2.62% |
| Grasim Industries Ltd. (GRASIM) | 3407.7 | +84.70 | +2.55% |
| Tata Consumer Products Ltd. (TATACONSUM) | 1103.7 | +21.40 | +1.98% |
| Tata Steel Ltd. (TATASTEEL) | 190.97 | +3.42 | +1.82% |
Key Losers During Mid-Session Trade
Conversely, State Bank Of India (SBIN) is currently experiencing the most significant decline among the top losers, trading at ₹1077, down by −1.84%, which represents a drop of −20.20 points. ITC Ltd. (ITC) is also seeing downward pressure, trading at ₹283, lower by −1.08%, or −3.10 points. Wipro Ltd. (WIPRO) is down −0.98%, trading at ₹185.69, a decrease of −1.84 points. Hindalco Industries Ltd. (HINDALCO) and NTPC Ltd. (NTPC) are also among the top five losers, declining −0.95% and −0.88% respectively, shedding −10.05 points and −3.00 points from their respective share prices.
| Company | Current Price (₹) | Change (Points) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank Of India (SBIN) | 1077 | −20.20 | −1.84% |
| ITC Ltd. (ITC) | 283 | −3.10 | −1.08% |
| Wipro Ltd. (WIPRO) | 185.69 | −1.84 | −0.98% |
| Hindalco Industries Ltd. (HINDALCO) | 1049.55 | −10.05 | −0.95% |
| NTPC Ltd. (NTPC) | 339.5 | −3.00 | −0.88% |
FII and DII Activity Overview
Looking at the institutional activity, provisional data from the previous trading session on Friday, August 7, 2026, indicates continued buying interest from both foreign and domestic investors. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net buyers, injecting a substantial +480.24 crore into the Indian equity market. Similarly, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) also maintained their buying stance, recording a net inflow of +235.56 crore on the same day. This sustained institutional support provides a backdrop to the current market movements.
Overall, the Indian equity market is demonstrating a nuanced sentiment in the afternoon session, characterized by robust performance in midcap stocks and sustained institutional buying, despite a mixed trend across major large-cap indices.