{"id":210845,"date":"2026-08-18T16:13:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T10:43:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=210845"},"modified":"2026-08-18T16:13:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T10:43:16","slug":"nifty-mid-select-today-18-august-2026-16-00","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-mid-select-today-18-august-2026-16-00\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty Mid Select Today: Price, Breadth, Gainers &#038; Losers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-mid-select\">Nifty Mid Select<\/a> closed lower on 18 August 2026, reflecting a weak session across a broad set of its constituents. The index ended at 14,840.75, down 107.85 points or 0.72% from the previous close of 14,948.60. Intraday action was soft for most of the day as the index opened at 14,914.15, traded up to 14,928.75, and then slipped to a low of 14,832.25 before settling near the day\u2019s low. That closing pattern matters because it suggests selling pressure remained present into the final stretch of trade.<\/p>\n<p>For investors searching for Nifty Mid Select today, Nifty Mid Select live, Nifty Mid Select performance, or Nifty Mid Select stocks, the most useful takeaway is simple: the index was pressured by a clear majority of declining constituents. While a handful of names such as Vodafone Idea Ltd., PB Fintech Ltd., Aurobindo Pharma Ltd., Max Healthcare Institute Ltd., and Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd. finished in the green, they were outweighed by deeper declines in stocks including Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd., Mphasis Ltd., Godrej Properties Ltd., Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd., Polycab India Ltd., and Persistent Systems Ltd.<\/p>\n<p>This article breaks down the session in detail using verified price and breadth data. We cover the day\u2019s index snapshot, constituent performance, market breadth, top gainers, top losers, heavyweight stock moves, comparison of advancing versus declining names, historical comparison with the previous session, and what traders and long-term investors may watch next based on today\u2019s structure. The analysis is grounded in available index and stock movement data only.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-mid-select-today-18-august-2026-16-00\/#What_Happened_in_Nifty_Mid_Select_Today\" title=\"What Happened in Nifty Mid Select Today?\">What Happened in Nifty Mid Select Today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-mid-select-today-18-august-2026-16-00\/#Market_Breadth_How_Strong_or_Weak_Was_the_Session\" title=\"Market Breadth: How Strong or Weak Was the Session?\">Market Breadth: How Strong or Weak Was the Session?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-mid-select-today-18-august-2026-16-00\/#Complete_Constituent_Performance\" title=\"Complete Constituent Performance\">Complete Constituent Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-mid-select-today-18-august-2026-16-00\/#Top_Gainers_in_Nifty_Mid_Select_Today\" title=\"Top Gainers in Nifty Mid Select Today\">Top Gainers in Nifty Mid Select Today<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-mid-select-today-18-august-2026-16-00\/#Top_Losers_in_Nifty_Mid_Select_Today\" title=\"Top Losers in Nifty Mid Select Today\">Top Losers in Nifty Mid Select Today<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-mid-select-today-18-august-2026-16-00\/#Heavyweight_and_Most_Active_Names_Why_They_Matter\" title=\"Heavyweight and Most Active Names: Why They Matter\">Heavyweight and Most Active Names: Why They Matter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-mid-select-today-18-august-2026-16-00\/#Intraday_Structure_and_Trend_Interpretation\" title=\"Intraday Structure and Trend Interpretation\">Intraday Structure and Trend Interpretation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-mid-select-today-18-august-2026-16-00\/#Historical_Performance_Comparison_Using_Available_Data\" title=\"Historical Performance Comparison Using Available Data\">Historical Performance Comparison Using Available Data<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-mid-select-today-18-august-2026-16-00\/#What_Should_Investors_Watch_Next_in_Nifty_Mid_Select\" title=\"What Should Investors Watch Next in Nifty Mid Select?\">What Should Investors Watch Next in Nifty Mid Select?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-mid-select-today-18-august-2026-16-00\/#Key_Takeaways\" title=\"Key Takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-mid-select-today-18-august-2026-16-00\/#FAQs_on_Nifty_Mid_Select_Today\" title=\"FAQs on Nifty Mid Select Today\">FAQs on Nifty Mid Select Today<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-mid-select-today-18-august-2026-16-00\/#1_What_is_Nifty_Mid_Select_today\" title=\"1. What is Nifty Mid Select today?\">1. What is Nifty Mid Select today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-mid-select-today-18-august-2026-16-00\/#2_Why_did_Nifty_Mid_Select_fall_today\" title=\"2. Why did Nifty Mid Select fall today?\">2. Why did Nifty Mid Select fall today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-mid-select-today-18-august-2026-16-00\/#3_What_was_the_opening_value_of_Nifty_Mid_Select_today\" title=\"3. What was the opening value of Nifty Mid Select today?\">3. What was the opening value of Nifty Mid Select today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-mid-select-today-18-august-2026-16-00\/#4_What_was_the_high_and_low_of_Nifty_Mid_Select_today\" title=\"4. What was the high and low of Nifty Mid Select today?\">4. What was the high and low of Nifty Mid Select today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-mid-select-today-18-august-2026-16-00\/#5_Is_the_trend_bullish_or_bearish_in_Nifty_Mid_Select_today\" title=\"5. Is the trend bullish or bearish in Nifty Mid Select today?\">5. Is the trend bullish or bearish in Nifty Mid Select today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-mid-select-today-18-august-2026-16-00\/#6_How_many_stocks_advanced_in_Nifty_Mid_Select_today\" title=\"6. How many stocks advanced in Nifty Mid Select today?\">6. How many stocks advanced in Nifty Mid Select today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-mid-select-today-18-august-2026-16-00\/#7_How_many_stocks_declined_in_Nifty_Mid_Select_today\" title=\"7. How many stocks declined in Nifty Mid Select today?\">7. How many stocks declined in Nifty Mid Select today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-mid-select-today-18-august-2026-16-00\/#8_What_is_the_advance-decline_ratio_of_Nifty_Mid_Select_today\" title=\"8. What is the advance-decline ratio of Nifty Mid Select today?\">8. What is the advance-decline ratio of Nifty Mid Select today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-mid-select-today-18-august-2026-16-00\/#9_Which_stock_gained_the_most_in_Nifty_Mid_Select_today\" title=\"9. Which stock gained the most in Nifty Mid Select today?\">9. Which stock gained the most in Nifty Mid Select today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-mid-select-today-18-august-2026-16-00\/#10_Which_stock_fell_the_most_in_Nifty_Mid_Select_today\" title=\"10. Which stock fell the most in Nifty Mid Select today?\">10. Which stock fell the most in Nifty Mid Select today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-mid-select-today-18-august-2026-16-00\/#11_Which_major_stocks_were_positive_in_Nifty_Mid_Select_today\" title=\"11. Which major stocks were positive in Nifty Mid Select today?\">11. Which major stocks were positive in Nifty Mid Select today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-mid-select-today-18-august-2026-16-00\/#12_What_should_investors_watch_next_in_Nifty_Mid_Select\" title=\"12. What should investors watch next in Nifty Mid Select?\">12. What should investors watch next in Nifty Mid Select?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-mid-select-today-18-august-2026-16-00\/#Know_more_with_Univest\" title=\"Know more with Univest\">Know more with Univest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-mid-select-today-18-august-2026-16-00\/#Disclaimer\" title=\"Disclaimer\">Disclaimer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_Mid_Select_Snapshot\"><\/span>Nifty Mid Select Snapshot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Metric<\/th>\n<th>Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Current Value<\/td>\n<td>14,840.75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Absolute Change<\/td>\n<td>-107.85<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Percentage Change<\/td>\n<td>-0.72%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Open<\/td>\n<td>14,914.15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous Close<\/td>\n<td>14,948.60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day High<\/td>\n<td>14,928.75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day Low<\/td>\n<td>14,832.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Market Status<\/td>\n<td>Closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Last Updated<\/td>\n<td>18 August 2026 at 4:00:00 PM IST<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Market Trend<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Today\u2019s price action points to a bearish session for Nifty Mid Select. The index opened below the previous close, failed to reclaim positive territory meaningfully, and gradually weakened through the day. Importantly, the close was very near the intraday low, which usually indicates that buyers did not stage a strong late recovery. In plain language, the market tone inside this index was more defensive than optimistic.<\/p>\n<p>The intraday range was 96.50 points, calculated from the day high of 14,928.75 and day low of 14,832.25. A close near the lower end of that range generally suggests that the decline was not just an early dip but a move that persisted. That makes the session more significant than a flat or indecisive day.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happened_in_Nifty_Mid_Select_Today\"><\/span>What Happened in Nifty Mid Select Today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty Mid Select fell because weakness was spread across a majority of its constituents. Out of 25 stocks tracked in the index basket, 17 declined and only 8 advanced. There were no unchanged stocks. That tells us the index fall was not driven by one or two isolated names alone. Instead, it was a broader negative session where losers outnumbered gainers by more than two to one.<\/p>\n<p>The biggest percentage declines came from Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd. and Mphasis Ltd., both down 3.11%. Godrej Properties Ltd. lost 2.76%, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. fell 2.51%, and Polycab India Ltd. declined 2.47%. Persistent Systems Ltd., Yes Bank Ltd., Indus Towers Ltd., Cummins India Ltd., and Coforge Ltd. also posted notable losses. When several midcap technology, industrial, financial, real estate, telecom infrastructure, and consumer-oriented names all finish lower together, the index naturally struggles.<\/p>\n<p>On the other side, gainers existed but were fewer and generally not strong enough in aggregate to reverse the broader drag. Vodafone Idea Ltd. rose 2.99%, while PB Fintech Ltd. and Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. each gained 1.09%. Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. added 1.07%, Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd. rose 0.89%, and SRF Ltd. gained 0.54%. Bharat Forge Ltd. and HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd. saw marginal upticks. The pattern suggests selective strength, but not enough for index leadership.<\/p>\n<p>Another important clue is where the heavyweight and widely followed names within the index ended the day. Among the notable larger names listed in the verified data, Polycab India Ltd., Indus Towers Ltd., BSE Ltd., Cummins India Ltd., Marico Ltd., and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. all closed lower. Even though Max Healthcare Institute Ltd., HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd., Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd., and SRF Ltd. were positive, the negative pressure across multiple prominent stocks appears to have had a stronger aggregate impact.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Market_Breadth_How_Strong_or_Weak_Was_the_Session\"><\/span>Market Breadth: How Strong or Weak Was the Session?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Breadth Metric<\/th>\n<th>Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Advancing Stocks<\/td>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Declining Stocks<\/td>\n<td>17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Unchanged Stocks<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Advance-Decline Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.47<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Stocks in Green<\/td>\n<td>32%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Stocks in Red<\/td>\n<td>68%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Market breadth is one of the best ways to judge the internal strength of an index. Here, the reading was weak. Only 32% of the tracked constituents were in the green, while 68% finished in the red. An advance-decline ratio of 0.47 means that for every 1 stock that rose, a little more than 2 stocks fell. That is a clearly negative breadth setup.<\/p>\n<p>Why does this matter? Because breadth helps investors separate a narrow move from a broad move. If an index falls despite strong breadth, it can sometimes mean a handful of heavyweight declines are distorting the picture. But when 17 of 25 constituents are down, the weakness is more representative of the broader index basket. In other words, today\u2019s decline in Nifty Mid Select had decent internal confirmation.<\/p>\n<p>For short-term traders, poor breadth often signals caution until more constituents begin to stabilize. For investors, breadth does not decide long-term value by itself, but it does reveal whether the current session was risk-on or risk-off within the index. Today was clearly closer to risk-off.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complete_Constituent_Performance\"><\/span>Complete Constituent Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>CMP<\/th>\n<th>Today&#8217;s %<\/th>\n<th>Today&#8217;s Change<\/th>\n<th>52-Week High<\/th>\n<th>52-Week Low<\/th>\n<th>Trend<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/colpal\/colgate-palmolive-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,903.00<\/td>\n<td>-3.11%<\/td>\n<td>-61.00<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/mphasis\/mphasis-ltd-share-price-today\">Mphasis Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2,432.00<\/td>\n<td>-3.11%<\/td>\n<td>-78.00<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/idea\/vodafone-idea-ltd-share-price-today\">Vodafone Idea Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>14.12<\/td>\n<td>2.99%<\/td>\n<td>0.41<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/godrejprop\/godrej-properties-ltd-share-price-today\">Godrej Properties Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,997.40<\/td>\n<td>-2.76%<\/td>\n<td>-56.60<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bhel\/bharat-heavy-electricals-ltd-share-price-today\">Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>425.00<\/td>\n<td>-2.51%<\/td>\n<td>-10.95<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/polycab\/polycab-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Polycab India Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>9,139.00<\/td>\n<td>-2.47%<\/td>\n<td>-231.00<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/persistent\/persistent-systems-ltd-share-price-today\">Persistent Systems Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>5,442.50<\/td>\n<td>-2.29%<\/td>\n<td>-127.50<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/yesbank\/yes-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">Yes Bank Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>22.46<\/td>\n<td>-2.01%<\/td>\n<td>-0.46<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/industower\/indus-towers-ltd-share-price-today\">Indus Towers Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>372.40<\/td>\n<td>-2.00%<\/td>\n<td>-7.60<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/cumminsind\/cummins-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Cummins India Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>5,350.00<\/td>\n<td>-1.83%<\/td>\n<td>-100.00<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/coforge\/coforge-ltd-share-price-today\">Coforge Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,773.00<\/td>\n<td>-1.83%<\/td>\n<td>-33.00<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/ofss\/oracle-financial-services-software-ltd-share-price-today\">Oracle Financial Services Software Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>11,623.00<\/td>\n<td>-1.41%<\/td>\n<td>-166.00<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hindpetro\/hindustan-petroleum-corporation-ltd-share-price-today\">Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>366.00<\/td>\n<td>-1.35%<\/td>\n<td>-5.00<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/marico\/marico-ltd-share-price-today\">Marico Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>841.55<\/td>\n<td>-1.23%<\/td>\n<td>-10.50<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/lupin\/lupin-ltd-share-price-today\">Lupin Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2,232.00<\/td>\n<td>-1.20%<\/td>\n<td>-27.00<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/voltas\/voltas-ltd-share-price-today\">Voltas Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,252.90<\/td>\n<td>-1.11%<\/td>\n<td>-14.10<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/policybzr\/pb-fintech-ltd-share-price-today\">PB Fintech Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,747.00<\/td>\n<td>1.09%<\/td>\n<td>18.90<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/auropharma\/aurobindo-pharma-ltd-share-price-today\">Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,645.00<\/td>\n<td>1.09%<\/td>\n<td>17.80<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/maxhealth\/max-healthcare-institute-ltd-share-price-today\">Max Healthcare Institute Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,014.40<\/td>\n<td>1.07%<\/td>\n<td>10.70<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/dixon\/dixon-technologies-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>14,150.00<\/td>\n<td>0.89%<\/td>\n<td>125.00<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bse\/bse-ltd-share-price-today\">BSE Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>3,308.00<\/td>\n<td>-0.72%<\/td>\n<td>-24.00<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/srf\/srf-ltd-share-price-today\">SRF Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2,630.00<\/td>\n<td>0.54%<\/td>\n<td>14.00<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/ashokley\/ashok-leyland-ltd-share-price-today\">Ashok Leyland Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>176.35<\/td>\n<td>-0.42%<\/td>\n<td>-0.75<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bharatforg\/bharat-forge-ltd-share-price-today\">Bharat Forge Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2,098.90<\/td>\n<td>0.28%<\/td>\n<td>5.90<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hdfcamc\/hdfc-asset-management-company-ltd-share-price-today\">HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2,525.00<\/td>\n<td>0.08%<\/td>\n<td>2.00<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The best performer in percentage terms was Vodafone Idea Ltd., up 2.99%. The worst performers were Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd. and Mphasis Ltd., each down 3.11%. This mix is useful because it shows that the strongest rise in the index was smaller in breadth impact than the collective pressure from multiple mid-to-large declines.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Gainers_in_Nifty_Mid_Select_Today\"><\/span>Top Gainers in Nifty Mid Select Today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>Price Change<\/th>\n<th>% Change<\/th>\n<th>Session Note<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/idea\/vodafone-idea-ltd-share-price-today\">Vodafone Idea Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>0.41<\/td>\n<td>2.99%<\/td>\n<td>Top percentage gainer in the index<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/policybzr\/pb-fintech-ltd-share-price-today\">PB Fintech Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>18.90<\/td>\n<td>1.09%<\/td>\n<td>One of the stronger positive movers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/auropharma\/aurobindo-pharma-ltd-share-price-today\">Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>17.80<\/td>\n<td>1.09%<\/td>\n<td>Steady gainer during a weak index session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/maxhealth\/max-healthcare-institute-ltd-share-price-today\">Max Healthcare Institute Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>10.70<\/td>\n<td>1.07%<\/td>\n<td>Positive close among notable names<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/dixon\/dixon-technologies-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>125.00<\/td>\n<td>0.89%<\/td>\n<td>Held gains despite broader pressure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The gainers list shows that selective buying persisted in pockets of the index. Vodafone Idea Ltd. stood out clearly with a near 3% move, while PB Fintech Ltd., Aurobindo Pharma Ltd., and Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. posted around 1% gains each. Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd. also added value with a 125-point rise in absolute terms.<\/p>\n<p>Even so, the index did not benefit enough from these advances because the positive camp was too small. In broad-based uptrends, investors usually want to see many constituents rising together. Today, the gainers were notable but isolated.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Losers_in_Nifty_Mid_Select_Today\"><\/span>Top Losers in Nifty Mid Select Today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>Price Change<\/th>\n<th>% Change<\/th>\n<th>Session Note<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/colpal\/colgate-palmolive-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-61.00<\/td>\n<td>-3.11%<\/td>\n<td>Joint top loser by percentage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/mphasis\/mphasis-ltd-share-price-today\">Mphasis Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-78.00<\/td>\n<td>-3.11%<\/td>\n<td>Joint top loser by percentage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/godrejprop\/godrej-properties-ltd-share-price-today\">Godrej Properties Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-56.60<\/td>\n<td>-2.76%<\/td>\n<td>Sharp decline among major laggards<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bhel\/bharat-heavy-electricals-ltd-share-price-today\">Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-10.95<\/td>\n<td>-2.51%<\/td>\n<td>Meaningful drag from industrial space<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/polycab\/polycab-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Polycab India Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-231.00<\/td>\n<td>-2.47%<\/td>\n<td>Large absolute fall among key names<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The losing side was deeper and more crowded. Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd. and Mphasis Ltd. led the declines in percentage terms, while Polycab India Ltd. posted one of the largest absolute price drops. Persistent Systems Ltd., Yes Bank Ltd., Indus Towers Ltd., Cummins India Ltd., and Coforge Ltd. reinforced the negative tone.<\/p>\n<p>When multiple stocks across different business segments move lower together, it usually signals broader distribution within the index rather than a single-stock event. That is what today\u2019s loser profile suggests.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heavyweight_and_Most_Active_Names_Why_They_Matter\"><\/span>Heavyweight and Most Active Names: Why They Matter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Among the prominent stocks highlighted in the verified data, the picture was mixed but tilted negative. Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. rose 1.07%, HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd. gained 0.08%, Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd. added 0.89%, and SRF Ltd. advanced 0.54%. However, Polycab India Ltd. fell 2.47%, Indus Towers Ltd. lost 2.00%, BSE Ltd. slipped 0.72%, Cummins India Ltd. declined 1.83%, Marico Ltd. fell 1.23%, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. dropped 1.35%.<\/p>\n<p>That balance matters because influential names can shape the direction and durability of index moves. A few heavyweights in green may soften the fall, but if a larger set of major stocks is under pressure, the index often remains weak. Today\u2019s market internals point to that kind of setup.<\/p>\n<p>The most active list in the available dataset overlaps with many of these same prominent names. That means attention was concentrated in stocks that were also important to the day\u2019s tone. In practical terms, market participants were not ignoring the weakness; they were trading through it in some of the index\u2019s better-followed names.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intraday_Structure_and_Trend_Interpretation\"><\/span>Intraday Structure and Trend Interpretation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From an intraday perspective, Nifty Mid Select showed a soft structure. The index opened below the previous close, traded within a limited upper range, and then drifted down to end close to the session low. This kind of structure is often read as bearish for the day because attempts to move higher did not develop into a sustained recovery.<\/p>\n<p>The distance between the close and the day low was small, just 8.50 points. That is another subtle but useful signal. It tells us sellers retained control late in the session. By contrast, if the index had recovered sharply from the low and closed near the high, the tone would have looked much healthier even with a negative close.<\/p>\n<p>Since only price and breadth data are available, the safest technical interpretation is this: short-term sentiment for today was bearish, and internal participation confirmed the weakness. Investors watching the next session may focus on whether the index can hold above today\u2019s low zone and whether breadth improves from 8 advancers versus 17 decliners to something more balanced.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Performance_Comparison_Using_Available_Data\"><\/span>Historical Performance Comparison Using Available Data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Period<\/th>\n<th>Value \/ Change<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Today Close<\/td>\n<td>14,840.75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous Close<\/td>\n<td>14,948.60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day Change<\/td>\n<td>-107.85<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day Change %<\/td>\n<td>-0.72%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Open vs Previous Close<\/td>\n<td>-34.45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>High vs Previous Close<\/td>\n<td>-19.85<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Low vs Previous Close<\/td>\n<td>-116.35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Based on the available historical comparison points, the session began with a negative gap from the previous close and never fully repaired that weakness. The best level reached during the day was still below the previous close. That is an important sign because it shows that buyers were unable to regain even yesterday\u2019s finish, let alone build a fresh breakout.<\/p>\n<p>The low of the day, 14,832.25, was 116.35 points below the previous close. The final settlement at 14,840.75 recovered only slightly from that low. This is not the profile of a panic day, but it is the profile of a consistently weaker trading session.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_Investors_Watch_Next_in_Nifty_Mid_Select\"><\/span>What Should Investors Watch Next in Nifty Mid Select?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After a session like this, the next useful thing to watch is breadth. If Nifty Mid Select remains weak but the number of declining stocks starts shrinking, that can indicate the selling pressure is becoming less broad. On the other hand, if decliners stay dominant and the index continues to close near intraday lows, that would show continued caution within the basket.<\/p>\n<p>Investors may also track whether today\u2019s gainers can sustain leadership. Vodafone Idea Ltd., PB Fintech Ltd., Aurobindo Pharma Ltd., Max Healthcare Institute Ltd., and Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd. were among the names that resisted the broader decline. If those stocks continue to hold up while some of today\u2019s losers stabilize, the index tone could improve. But if even the gainers start fading and major laggards remain under pressure, the bearish structure may continue.<\/p>\n<p>Among the decliners, the sharper moves in Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd., Mphasis Ltd., Godrej Properties Ltd., Polycab India Ltd., and Persistent Systems Ltd. stand out. In many market phases, the behavior of the day\u2019s weakest stocks on the following session reveals whether the selling was temporary profit-taking or part of a more sustained down move.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Nifty Mid Select closed at 14,840.75, down 107.85 points or 0.72%.<\/li>\n<li>The index opened below the previous close and ended near the day\u2019s low, which is a weak intraday signal.<\/li>\n<li>Market breadth was negative: 8 advancers, 17 decliners, 0 unchanged.<\/li>\n<li>The advance-decline ratio stood at 0.47, indicating broad selling pressure.<\/li>\n<li>Vodafone Idea Ltd. was the top gainer, up 2.99%.<\/li>\n<li>Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd. and Mphasis Ltd. were the top losers, each down 3.11%.<\/li>\n<li>Prominent names such as Polycab India Ltd., Indus Towers Ltd., Cummins India Ltd., Marico Ltd., and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. also ended lower.<\/li>\n<li>Selective strength in Max Healthcare Institute Ltd., Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd., PB Fintech Ltd., and Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. was not enough to offset broader weakness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Overall, Nifty Mid Select today reflected a bearish but orderly session rather than a chaotic selloff. The decline was confirmed by breadth, supported by weakness across many constituents, and reinforced by a close near the day\u2019s low. The next session\u2019s participation pattern will be important in judging whether this was a one-day setback or part of a continuing short-term weak patch.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Nifty_Mid_Select_Today\"><\/span>FAQs on Nifty Mid Select Today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_Nifty_Mid_Select_today\"><\/span>1. What is Nifty Mid Select today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Mid Select today refers to the latest trading performance of the Nifty Mid Select index. On 18 August 2026, it closed at 14,840.75, down 107.85 points or 0.72%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Why_did_Nifty_Mid_Select_fall_today\"><\/span>2. Why did Nifty Mid Select fall today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index fell because declining stocks heavily outnumbered advancing stocks. Out of 25 constituents, 17 closed lower and only 8 advanced, showing broad-based weakness.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_was_the_opening_value_of_Nifty_Mid_Select_today\"><\/span>3. What was the opening value of Nifty Mid Select today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Mid Select opened at 14,914.15 on 18 August 2026, below the previous close of 14,948.60.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_was_the_high_and_low_of_Nifty_Mid_Select_today\"><\/span>4. What was the high and low of Nifty Mid Select today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index touched a day high of 14,928.75 and a day low of 14,832.25 before closing at 14,840.75.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Is_the_trend_bullish_or_bearish_in_Nifty_Mid_Select_today\"><\/span>5. Is the trend bullish or bearish in Nifty Mid Select today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Based on available price and breadth data, the day\u2019s trend was bearish. The index closed lower and ended near the intraday low with weak market breadth.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_How_many_stocks_advanced_in_Nifty_Mid_Select_today\"><\/span>6. How many stocks advanced in Nifty Mid Select today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Eight stocks advanced in Nifty Mid Select today, representing 32% of the tracked constituents.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_How_many_stocks_declined_in_Nifty_Mid_Select_today\"><\/span>7. How many stocks declined in Nifty Mid Select today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Seventeen stocks declined in Nifty Mid Select today, which means 68% of the tracked constituents ended in the red.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_What_is_the_advance-decline_ratio_of_Nifty_Mid_Select_today\"><\/span>8. What is the advance-decline ratio of Nifty Mid Select today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The advance-decline ratio was 0.47, indicating that the number of declining stocks was much higher than the number of advancing stocks.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Which_stock_gained_the_most_in_Nifty_Mid_Select_today\"><\/span>9. Which stock gained the most in Nifty Mid Select today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Vodafone Idea Ltd. was the top gainer in Nifty Mid Select today, rising 2.99% to close at 14.12.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Which_stock_fell_the_most_in_Nifty_Mid_Select_today\"><\/span>10. 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