In a robust trading session, the overall market demonstrated positive momentum, with the BSE 500 index recording a one-day return of 0.34%. Advancing sectors outnumbered declining ones significantly, with 29 sectors gaining ground compared to just 9 that faced losses, resulting in an impressive advance-decline ratio of 3.22.
Leading the charge was the METAL sector, which rose by 1.22%, buoyed by strong performances from key stocks. Hindustan Zinc emerged as a standout performer, surging by 3.12%. The S&P BSE Telecommunication sector also showed resilience, climbing 1.20%, driven by Vindhya Telelink, which soared by 11.32%. Similarly, the NIFTYMETAL index mirrored the METAL sector's gains, with Hindustan Zinc again playing a pivotal role.

On the downside, the BSE IT sector faced challenges, declining by 0.29%, largely due to Mindteck (India), which fell by 2.99%. The NIFTYCPSE and BSE CG sectors also struggled, with Cochin Shipyard dragging both down by 4.76%. Notably, the NIFTYMETAL sector showcased the best advance-decline ratio of 6.5, indicating strong investor interest and positive sentiment within that segment.