9.3What is a mid-cap company?
Time-sensitive: Classification uses AMFI’s list published in July 2026 (effective 1 August 2026), based on average market cap from January to June 2026. AMFI publishes a new list every January and July. Rules and rates change, so check the official source before acting.
1What is it?
A mid-cap company ranks 101 to 250 by market cap.
2Why does it exist?
They are established but still growing: past the startup stage, not yet giants.
3Stock market example
In the July 2026 list, a company needed roughly ₹33,664 crore to ₹1,06,346 crore of average market cap to be mid cap. See real members in the Nifty Midcap 100 index.
4Quick revision
- Ranks 101–250.
- ≈ ₹33,700 cr to ₹1.06 lakh cr (Jul 2026).
- Growth with higher risk.
5Knowledge check
Q1. Mid-cap ranks?Show answer
101–250.
Q2. Which index tracks 100 mid caps?Show answer
Nifty Midcap 100.
Q3. Are mid caps more or less volatile than large caps?Show answer
More.
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