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Sensex slips 400 points and Nifty nears 24200 as midcaps defy the dip
Economy
Published on 8 May 2026
Midcap and smallcap hold steady while indices fall
Indian stocks logged a second straight session of losses, with the Sensex down about 400 points to 77,448 and the Nifty 50 edging lower to 24,214. Both benchmarks fell over half a percent, but midcap and smallcap indices showed resilience, outperforming the broader market. Volatility stayed stable even as trading turned cautious.
- Sensex fell around 400 points to 77,448
- Nifty slipped to near 24,200 at 24,214
- Midcap and smallcap outperformed despite the dip
- Market volatility remained stable
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