Fresh contracts powered mid & smallcap action on Monday as EIL (+4%) bagged a ₹618cr African fertilizer PMC/EPCM order, RailTel (+7%) won a ₹210cr Bihar ed-tech project, Shakti Pumps (+6.7%) secured ₹616cr solar pump orders. While Ceigall (+3.3%) clinched a ₹509cr Aerotropolis City road contract. Retail sentiment remained mixed.