In a robust trading session, the BSE 500 index recorded a one-day return of 0.61%, buoyed by strong performances across various sectors. A notable highlight was the NIFTY IT sector, which surged by 2.04%, driven primarily by Tech Mahindra, which saw a remarkable increase of 3.34%. The BSE IT sector also performed well, gaining 1.95%, with Unicommerce leading the charge at 6.29%. Additionally, the BSE Consumer Durables sector rose by 1.86%, with Asian Paints contributing significantly with a 4.46% increase. Conversely, the real estate sector faced challenges, with the REALTY index declining by 0.50% and the NIFTY REALTY index down by 0.49%. Prestige Estates was a key underperformer in this sector, dropping 3.36%. The NIFTY METAL sector also struggled, with Hindustan Copper falling sharply by 5.65%. Overall, the market exhibited a healthy advancing-declining ratio of 6.6, with 33 sectors advancing compared to just 5 declining. The NIFTY IT sector stood out with an impressive advanced-decline ratio of 10, indicating strong market breadth in technology stocks.