In a challenging trading session, the BSE 500 index recorded a decline of 0.64%, reflecting a broader market trend where only three sectors advanced against 35 that fell. The NIFTYCPSE emerged as a top performer, gaining 0.20%, driven by NLC India, which saw a notable increase of 2.05%. The NIFTYFMCG sector also showed resilience, up by 0.18%, with Hindustan Unilever contributing a 1.48% rise.
Conversely, the real estate sector faced significant headwinds, with the NIFTYREALTY and REALTY indices dropping by 2.49% and 2.47%, respectively. Godrej Properties was a key detractor, falling 4.05%. The S&P BSE Utilities sector also struggled, down 1.19%, primarily due to a sharp decline in Adani Power, which plummeted by 10.84%.

Among the sectors, NIFTYFMCG stood out with the best advance-decline ratio of 2.75, indicating a stronger performance relative to its peers. In contrast, the METAL sector lagged with a ratio of 0.08, highlighting the prevailing market challenges. Overall, the market's performance underscores a cautious sentiment among investors as they navigate through sector-specific volatility.