BSE 500 Index Declines 0.84% as 26 Sectors Face Losses

Dec 20 2024 01:00 PM IST
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Today's market update shows a mixed performance, with the BSE 500 index declining by 0.84%. Out of 37 sectors, only 11 advanced, while 26 declined, resulting in a low advance-decline ratio of 0.42. The NIFTYMETAL sector gained 0.53%, led by NMDC's 1.99% rise, and NIFTYENERGY increased by 0.45%, supported by Adani Power's 1.14% gain. In contrast, the BSE IT sector fell by 2.08%, primarily due to a 5.00% drop in 63 Moons Tech. Overall, market sentiment remains cautious amid sector-specific challenges.
**Market Update: Mixed Performance Amid Sector Volatility**

Today’s market performance reflects a challenging environment, with the BSE 500 index declining by 0.84%. Out of 37 sectors, only 11 advanced while a significant 26 faced declines, resulting in a low advance-decline ratio of 0.42.

The top gaining sectors include NIFTYMETAL, which rose by 0.53%, driven by strong performances from stocks like NMDC, up 1.99%. NIFTYENERGY followed closely with a 0.45% increase, supported by Adani Power’s 1.14% gain. NIFTYCDTY also saw a modest rise of 0.27%, again led by NMDC.

Conversely, the market faced notable losses in several sectors. BSE IT plummeted by 2.08%, with 63 Moons Tech. dragging the sector down by 5.00%. The TECK sector fell by 1.72%, primarily due to LTI Mindtree’s 4.55% decline. BSE CG also struggled, with Siemens leading the drop at -6.56%.

Overall, while NIFTYMETAL showcased resilience with an impressive advance-decline ratio of 4.0, the broader market sentiment remains cautious amid sector-specific challenges.

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