In a challenging trading session today, the market is experiencing significant downward pressure, with the BSE500 reflecting a stark advance-decline ratio of 38 advances to 460 declines. The BSE100 and mid-cap indices are both facing notable declines, with the BSE100 Caps down by 1.67% and mid-cap Caps falling by 3.08%.
Among the large caps, Marico stands out as a top gainer, rising by 2.50%, while Vedanta has emerged as a notable loser, declining by 8.63%. The small-cap segment is also under pressure, with Kaveri Seed Co. achieving a remarkable gain of 9.77%, contrasting sharply with Goldiam International, which has plummeted by 16.45%.

Sector performance reveals a stark divide, with only two sectors advancing against 36 in decline. The NIFTYMETAL sector has been particularly hard-hit, dropping by 6.56%, while the NIFTYFINANCE sector managed a slight gain of 0.20%.

As the Sensex trades at 75,364.69, down by 930.67 points or 1.22%, it is currently positioned below its 50-day moving average, indicating a bearish trend. Investors are closely monitoring upcoming earnings reports from major companies, including TCS and Anand Rathi Wealth, which could influence market sentiment in the coming days.