In today's trading session, the market experienced a notable decline, with the advance-decline ratio across BSE500 reflecting a challenging environment, as 162 stocks advanced while 338 faced declines. The Nifty index closed at 23,519.35, down by 72.6 points, indicating a slight downturn of 0.31%. This trend was mirrored in the SENSEX, which traded at 77,414.92, down by 191.51 points.
Among the sectors, the NIFTYMEDIA faced the most significant losses, declining by 2.29%, while the BSEFMC sector managed to gain 0.67%. Small-cap stocks remained relatively flat, with notable movements in the mid-cap and large-cap segments. Tata Consumer emerged as the top large-cap gainer, rising by 2.63%, while Shriram Finance led the large-cap losers with a decline of 3.83%.

In the midst of this market volatility, Aegis Logistics stood out as the top loser in the BSE500, experiencing a significant drop. Meanwhile, Aster DM Health and Sumitomo Chemical were among the top gainers, showcasing resilience in a tough market landscape. As investors await upcoming earnings reports from major players like ICICI Prudential Life and ICICI Lombard, market participants remain cautious, navigating through the current fluctuations.