BSE 500 Index Gains 0.16% as Metal and Commodities Sectors Lead

Oct 03 2025 02:00 PM IST
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The BSE 500 index experienced a slight increase of 0.16%, with 25 sectors advancing against 13 declining, highlighting a favorable advance-decline ratio of 1.92. The NIFTYMETAL sector led gains, rising 2.01%, largely due to Lloyds Metals' 5.89% jump. The broader METAL sector also performed well, alongside a 1.01% rise in the S&P BSE Commodities sector, driven by KIOCL's impressive 20% increase. Conversely, the NIFTYREALTY and NIFTYMEDIA sectors struggled, each declining by 0.47%, with Sobha and Sun TV Network notably underperforming. The contrasting sector performances reflect varying investor sentiment in the current market landscape.
In a day marked by mixed sector performances, the BSE 500 index recorded a modest gain of 0.16%. Advancing sectors outnumbered declining ones, with 25 sectors showing positive movement compared to 13 that fell, resulting in an overall advance-decline ratio of 1.92.

Leading the charge was the NIFTYMETAL sector, which surged by 2.01%, driven primarily by Lloyds Metals, which saw a remarkable increase of 5.89%. The broader METAL sector also performed well, gaining 1.98%. Additionally, the S&P BSE Commodities sector rose by 1.01%, buoyed by KIOCL, which achieved an impressive 20% increase.

On the downside, the NIFTYREALTY and NIFTYMEDIA sectors both faced challenges, each declining by 0.47%. Sobha was a notable underperformer in the REALTY sector, dropping by 2.74%, while the NIFTYMEDIA sector was dragged down by Sun TV Network, which fell by 3.89%.

The NIFTYMETAL sector showcased the best advance-decline ratio at 14.0, indicating strong investor interest, while NIFTYREALTY lagged with a ratio of 0.43, reflecting its struggles in the current market environment.

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