The Indian stock market opened on a positive note today, with the Sensex gaining 407.02 points (0.5%) and currently trading at 81,682.14 (0.2%). The market is being driven by a mix of factors, including positive global cues and strong performances by mid-cap and small-cap companies.

The Sensex is currently 1.28% away from its 52-week high of 82,725.28, indicating a bullish trend in the market. It is also trading above its 50-day moving average (DMA), with the 50 DMA trading above the 200 DMA, further strengthening the positive sentiment.

Mid-cap companies are leading the market today, with the BSE Mid Cap index gaining 0.92%. On the other hand, large-cap companies are trading flat, with the top gainer being Max Healthcare at 4.38%. Among mid-cap companies, CG Power & Ind is the top gainer with a gain of 5.81%, while Hardwyn India is the top gainer in the small-cap segment with a gain of 14.66%.

However, there are some losers in the market as well. Nestle India is the top loser among large-cap companies, with a decline of 1.55%. In the mid-cap segment, Biocon is the top loser with a decline of 1.53%, while Granules India is the top loser in the small-cap segment with a decline of 16.06%.

Out of 38 sectors, 36 are advancing today, indicating a broad-based rally in the market. The top gaining sector is METAL with a gain of 1.73%, while the top losing sector is NIFTYREALTY with a decline of 0.11%.

The advance-decline ratio across BSE500 is 316 advances to 184 declines, indicating a positive market sentiment. The mid-cap index is rising by 0.94%, while the small-cap index is rising by 0.54%. The BSE100 index is also showing a positive trend with a gain of 0.46%.

In the BSE500 index, the top gainers are Kaynes Tech with a gain of 13.23%, followed by FDC with a gain of 8.78%, and Engineers India with a gain of 7.75%. On the other hand, the top losers are Granules India with a decline of 16.06%, followed by Prism Johnson with a decline of 6.11%, and Honasa Consumer with a decline of 4.98%.

Overall, the Indian stock market is showing a positive trend today, driven by strong performances by mid-cap and small-cap companies. With the Sensex trading above its 50 DMA and 200 DMA, investors can expect the market to continue its bullish trend in the coming days.