The stock market is seeing a mixed trend today, with the midcap segment taking the lead. According to the advance decline ratio, 81 stocks in this segment are advancing while 51 are declining, resulting in a ratio of 1.59x. This indicates a positive sentiment among investors towards midcap stocks.

In particular, the BSE midcap index has shown a growth of 0.42% today, making it the best performer among all MCaps. In the last 5 days, the index has seen a significant increase of 1.89%, further solidifying its position as the top performer. This growth can be attributed to the strong performance of companies like Kalyan Jewellers, which has seen a return of 4.72%.

On the other hand, the worst performer in the midcap segment today is Star Health Insurance, with a return of -4.85%. This could be due to various factors such as market volatility and company-specific news.

Overall, the midcap segment is driving the market today with its strong performance and positive sentiment among investors. With the BSE midcap index leading the way, it will be interesting to see how this segment continues to perform in the coming days.