In a robust trading session, the BSE 500 index recorded a one-day return of 0.47%, reflecting a strong performance across the market. Advancing sectors outnumbered declining ones significantly, with 36 sectors gaining ground compared to just 2 that faced losses, resulting in an impressive advance-decline ratio of 18.0.
Leading the charge was the NIFTYPSUBANK sector, which surged by 1.38%. This upward momentum was largely driven by Bank of Maharashtra, which saw its stock price increase by 3.31%. The NIFTYAUTO sector also performed well, climbing 0.88%, bolstered by Hero MotoCorp, which achieved a notable gain of 4.23%. The AUTO sector mirrored this performance, with Hero MotoCorp being the standout stock.

Conversely, the NIFTYMETAL sector struggled, declining by 0.15%, primarily due to Adani Enterprises, which dragged the sector down with a decrease of 2.94%. The overall market sentiment remained positive, with sectors like NIFTYPSE showcasing the best advance-decline ratio at 19.0, while the METAL sector lagged with a ratio of 0.44.