In today's market, the Sensex opened on a positive note, gaining 119.05 points, but quickly reversed course, experiencing a notable decline of 470.13 points. Currently, it is trading at 82,283.40, reflecting a decrease of 0.42%. Despite this downturn, the index remains within striking distance of its 52-week high of 85,978.25, sitting 4.49% below that mark.
The market's performance has been mixed, with small-cap stocks showing resilience as the BSE Small Cap index gained 0.33%. The advance-decline ratio across the BSE500 indicates a slight edge for advancing stocks, with 264 advances compared to 235 declines.

Among the sectors, NIFTYREALTY emerged as a standout performer, rising by 1.04%, while NIFTYIT faced challenges, declining by 1.17%. Large-cap stocks are trading relatively flat, with HDFC AMC leading the gains at 2.80%.

As investors await upcoming results from major companies like MRPL and Reliance Industries, the market continues to navigate through fluctuations, reflecting a cautious sentiment among traders.