In today's trading session, the SENSEX experienced a decline, closing at 82,221.33, reflecting a loss of 293.81 points. The market saw a significant disparity among sectors, with only six out of 38 advancing, while the majority, 32 sectors, faced declines. The OILGAS sector emerged as the top loser, dropping by 1.13%, while NIFTYPHARMA managed to gain 1.10%, showcasing a contrasting performance in the healthcare space.
Among individual stocks, Max Healthcare stood out as the top large-cap gainer, rising by 2.09%. In the mid-cap segment, Ajanta Pharma led the way with a notable increase of 3.45%. Conversely, B P C L was the top large-cap loser, experiencing a decline of 3.65%. The advance-decline ratio across the BSE500 indicated a challenging environment, with 175 advances against 322 declines.

Despite the current downturn, the SENSEX remains above its 50-day moving average, which is also positioned above the 200-day moving average, suggesting a potential for recovery. Investors are closely monitoring these trends as they navigate the market landscape.