In a robust trading session, the BSE 500 index recorded a modest one-day return of 0.40%, reflecting a strong performance across various sectors. Out of 37 sectors, 33 advanced while only 4 declined, resulting in an impressive advance-decline ratio of 8.25.
Leading the charge was the NIFTYENERGY sector, which gained 0.80%, buoyed by significant contributions from Siemens Energy, which surged by 2.64%. The S&P BSE Energy sector also performed well, rising by 0.72%, with C P C L leading the way with a notable increase of 5.73%. Additionally, the NIFTYCPSE sector climbed 0.68%, supported by Coal India, which saw a gain of 1.27%.

On the downside, the NIFTYPSUBANK sector faced a slight decline of 0.14%, primarily dragged down by Bank Of Baroda, which fell by 0.99%. The NIFTYIT sector also struggled, decreasing by 0.13%, with TCS contributing a loss of 0.60%. The NIFTYMEDIA sector experienced a minimal drop of 0.02%, impacted by PVR Inox, which declined by 0.70%.

Notably, the BSE CD sector showcased the best advance-decline ratio at 12.0, while NIFTYPHARMA followed with a ratio of 0.82, indicating a healthy market breadth in these sectors.