The Indian stock market opened with a slight loss today, with the Sensex opening at 74,365.88 and currently trading at 74,383.32. This is a decrease of -137.02 points (-0.18%). However, the market is still 2.19% away from its 52 week high of 76,009.68, indicating a strong performance in the past year.

The Sensex is currently trading above its 50 Day Moving Average (DMA), with the 50 DMA trading above the 200 DMA. This suggests a positive trend in the market, with investors showing confidence in the current market conditions.

In terms of sector performance, out of the 38 sectors, 9 are advancing while 29 are declining. The top gaining sector is BANKEX, with a 0.53% increase, while the top losing sector is METAL with a -0.84% decrease.

In terms of individual stocks, the top large cap gainer is Interglobe Aviat with a 2.65% increase, while the top large cap loser is Tata Steel with a -2.38% decrease. The top mid cap gainer is Emami with a 10.91% increase, and the top mid cap loser is SJVN with a -4.51% decrease. Among small caps, Tasty Bite Eat. is the top gainer with a 12.46% increase, while Edelweiss.Fin. is the top loser with a -11.79% decrease.

The overall market sentiment is reflected in the advance-decline ratio across BSE500, with 205 advances and 291 declines, indicating a 0.7x ratio. The SMLCAP, BSE100, and MIDCAP caps are all falling, with decreases of 0.08%, 0.1%, and 0.14%, respectively.

In terms of top gainers and losers in the BSE500, Emami is the top gainer with a 10.91% increase, followed by ITI with a 5.65% increase and One 97 with a 4.99% increase. On the other hand, IRB Infra.Devl. is the top loser with a -9.27% decrease, followed by FDC with a -4.83% decrease and SJVN with a -4.51% decrease.

Overall, the Indian stock market is showing a mixed performance today, with some sectors and stocks performing well while others are facing losses. Investors will continue to monitor the market closely to make informed decisions.