In a balanced trading session, the BSE 500 index recorded a modest one-day return of 0.07%, reflecting an equal split between advancing and declining sectors, with both tallying 19. The standout performer was the Metal sector, which surged by 2.31%, driven primarily by National Aluminium, which saw a notable increase of 3.96%. The Nifty Metal index also performed well, gaining 2.08%.
Other sectors that contributed positively included the S&P BSE Commodities, which rose by 1.15%, bolstered by KIOCL's impressive 20% jump. Conversely, the Nifty Media sector faced challenges, declining by 1.09%, with Sun TV Network leading the downturn at -6.05%. The Auto sector also struggled, down 0.41%, with Ashok Leyland falling by 1.56%. The Realty sector experienced a slight dip of 0.38%, with Lodha Developers dragging down performance at -2.19%.

Notably, the Nifty Metal sector exhibited the best advanced-decline ratio of 14.0, indicating strong breadth in that area, while the Oil and Gas sector lagged with a ratio of 0.25. Overall, the market displayed a mixed performance, highlighting sector-specific dynamics.