Nifty Smallcap 100 Rises 1.16% in Mid-Day Trade on May 1, 2026, Led by Dr Lal PathLabs, Cholamandalam

The Nifty Smallcap 100 index was trading at 18,216.25, up 209.10 points or 1.16%, as of 11:42 am. The broader smallcap segment showed positive momentum, supported by buying interest in select companies.

Several index constituents recorded notable price movements backed by strong trading volumes. At the same time, a few stocks remained under pressure, highlighting mixed participation across the segment.

Nifty Smallcap 100 Index Performance

The Nifty Smallcap 100 index registered a gain of 1.16% during mid‑session trade, reflecting a positive undertone in the broader market. The index level of 18,216.25 suggested that gains were spread across multiple stocks rather than driven by a single heavyweight.

Trading activity pointed to sector‑specific buying within healthcare, utilities, and financial services. Overall, the movement indicated selective accumulation within the smallcap universe.

Top Gainers Led by Dr Lal PathLabs

Dr Lal PathLabs emerged as the top gainer, rising ₹228.50 or 16.71% to trade at ₹1,595.70. The stock recorded a volume of 61.05 lakh shares, with a traded value of ₹950.70 crore.

Cholamandalam Financial Holdings followed, advancing ₹143.90 or 9.25% to ₹1,700 on volumes of 15.74 lakh shares. Other gainers included Meesho, Neuland Laboratories, and CESC, each posting gains of over 6% during the session.

High Trading Activity Among Gainers

Meesho saw substantial trading interest, with volumes of 933.46 lakh shares and a traded value of ₹1,940.75 crore. The stock traded at ₹209, rising ₹15.87 or 8.22%, making it one of the most actively traded names in the index.

Neuland Laboratories climbed ₹1,055 to ₹16,058, reflecting a 7.03% gain, though volumes were relatively lower at 1.45 lakh shares. CESC traded at ₹200.07, up 6.69%, supported by volumes of 187.34 lakh shares, indicating strong participation in the utilities space.

Netweb Technologies and Others Trade Lower

On the downside, Netweb Technologies India declined ₹248.50 or 6.11% to ₹3,816.30, with volumes of 13.53 lakh shares. Sona BLW Precision Forgings slipped 3.93% to ₹583.40 on volumes of 51.08 lakh shares.

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers fell ₹103.80 or 3.54% to ₹2,827, despite a traded value of ₹558.24 crore. Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals and Piramal Enterprises also traded lower, declining 3.09% and 2.41%, respectively.

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Conclusion

The Nifty Smallcap 100 index traded firmly in mid‑session, supported by strong gains in select healthcare and financial stocks. Dr Lal PathLabs and Cholamandalam Financial Holdings contributed significantly to the index’s upward movement.

At the same time, declines in stocks such as Netweb Technologies India and Sona BLW Precision Forgings reflected stock‑specific selling pressure. Overall, the session highlighted active but selective participation across the smallcap segment.

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