The Indian stock market is seeing mixed trends today, with the SENSEX trading at 79,726.20 with a loss of -278.84 points or -0.35%. The advance-decline ratio across BSE500 is at 1.46x, with 291 advances and 200 declines. The market is being driven by a mix of sectors, with 23 sectors advancing and 15 sectors declining.

The top gaining sector today is the power sector, with a rise of 0.76%. On the other hand, the top losing sector is the S&P BSE Telecommunication sector, with a decline of -0.97%. This shows that the market is being driven by a diverse range of industries.

In terms of individual stocks, Federal Bank is the top gainer in the BSE500 index, with a rise of 6.36%. This is followed by Gillette India with a gain of 6.15% and Piramal Pharma with a gain of 5.99%. On the other hand, KSB is the top loser with a decline of -7.70%, followed by Sapphire Foods with a decline of -6.73% and Firstsource Solutions with a decline of -4.09%.

Looking ahead, there are some upcoming results that investors should keep an eye on. Grindwell Norton, Dabur India, and Larsen & Toubro are all set to announce their results on 30th October 2024.

The market is also seeing some interesting trends in terms of moving averages. While the Sensex is currently trading below its 50-day moving average (DMA), the 50DMA is trading above its 200DMA. This indicates that the market may see some volatility in the near future.

In terms of market caps, small caps are leading the market today with a gain of 0.39%. Large caps, on the other hand, are trading flat. The top gainers in the large cap, mid cap, and small cap categories are Federal Bank, Federal Bank, and Capacit'e Infra. respectively. On the other hand, the top losers in these categories are Bharti Airtel, KPIT Technologies, and Spandana Sphoorty Financial Ltd. respectively.

Overall, the market is seeing a mix of trends and investors should keep a close eye on upcoming results and moving averages to make informed decisions.