BSE Sensex Dips 0.04% but Small-Cap Stocks Surge; Deepak Fertilis Soars 4.85%

Oct 28 2025 10:00 AM IST
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The Indian stock market showed mixed results today, with the Sensex slightly down by 0.04% at 84,748.15, yet remaining close to its 52-week high. Over the past three weeks, the index has gained 2.75%. The BSE500's advance-decline ratio was positive, with small-cap stocks performing well, particularly the BSE Small Cap index, which rose by 0.32%. Deepak Fertilisers led gainers with a 4.85% increase, while Bata India saw the largest decline at 5.07%. Overall, 26 of 37 sectors advanced, with the Metal sector performing strongly.
The Indian stock market exhibited mixed performance today, with the Sensex opening at 84,625.71 and currently trading at 84,748.15, reflecting a slight decline of 0.04%. Despite this, the index remains just 0.61% shy of its 52-week high of 85,290.06 and has gained 2.75% over the past three weeks.

The advance-decline ratio across the BSE500 showed a positive trend, with 296 stocks advancing compared to 195 declining, indicating a ratio of 1.52x. Small-cap stocks led the market, with the BSE Small Cap index rising by 0.32%. Mid-cap and BSE100 indices also saw modest gains of 0.19% and 0.03%, respectively.

Among the top gainers in the BSE500, Deepak Fertilisers surged by 4.85%, followed closely by Kirloskar Oil at 4.39% and NMDC Steel at 3.66%. Conversely, Bata India faced the largest decline, dropping by 5.07%, while Supreme Industries and Birlasoft Ltd fell by 3.98% and 2.40%, respectively.

In sector performance, 26 out of 37 sectors advanced, with the Metal sector leading with a gain of 1.18%, while the Realty sector lagged, declining by 0.79%.

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