In today's market, the Sensex demonstrated a positive trajectory, climbing 266.85 points to reach 84,041.30, reflecting a gain of 0.34%. This upward movement positions the index just 2.3% shy of its 52-week high, indicating a robust market sentiment. Notably, the Sensex is trading above its 50-day moving average, which itself is positioned favorably above the 200-day moving average, suggesting a bullish trend.
Among the large caps, Jio Financial emerged as a standout performer, gaining 3.97%. Meanwhile, the small-cap sector led the market with the BSE Small Cap index rising by 0.65%, driven by impressive gains from stocks like Prime Focus, which surged by 18.33%. The advance-decline ratio across the BSE 500 reflected a healthy market breadth, with 340 stocks advancing against 158 declining.

In sector performance, the power sector led the charge with a gain of 1.33%, while the real estate sector faced challenges, declining by 1.25%. Overall, the market's positive momentum today underscores a favorable environment for investors, with various sectors and stocks showing resilience and growth potential.