BSE midcap index hits all-time high

NEW DELHI: The S&P BSE Midcap index hit an all-time high in today's trade at 10,599.8.

The gains were led by HMT which surged over 15% in intraday trade.

Other gainers in the pack were Pipavav Defence and Offshore Eng Ltd that surged as much as 10 per cent and Redington (India) Ltd, up 12.88 per cent in afternoon deals.

Other top index gainers were Bayer Cropscience (7.15%), Monsanto (7.02%) and Bajaj Corp (5.17%).

Wockhardt Ltd, Redington (India) Ltd, NBCC and Raymond Ltd hit 52-week high in trade today.