Top movers midday: Asian Paints, Whirlpool, Subros lead gains

By mid-day trading on October 17, **Asian Paints** surged ~4–5%, **Whirlpool India** jumped ~9.8%, and **Subros** declined after order announcements. Wipro continued under pressure following weak Q2 results. The Bank Nifty broke to fresh highs, extending momentum. Broad strength across sectors like auto, consumer durables and paints helped markets stay positive. The market activity suggests rotation into cyclical names, with IT continuing to lag despite overall bullishness in equities.