In today's market, the Sensex opened at 81,214.42, reflecting a slight decline as it currently trades at 81,265.01, down by 0.23%. Despite this dip, the index remains above its 50-day moving average, although the 50 DMA is positioned below the 200 DMA, indicating a mixed technical outlook. Over the past three weeks, the Sensex has experienced a loss of 1.22%, highlighting a period of volatility.
Small-cap stocks are showing resilience, with the BSE Small Cap index gaining 0.44% today, leading the market amidst a backdrop of 22 advancing sectors compared to 16 declining ones. The NIFTYPSUBANK sector stands out as the top performer, rising by 2.33%, while the NIFTYIT sector has faced challenges, declining by 0.71%.

In the BSE500, the advance-decline ratio is favorable, with 280 stocks advancing against 216 declining, suggesting a positive sentiment among investors. AstraZeneca Pharma leads the BSE500 top gainers with a notable increase, while MMTC is among the top losers. Overall, the market is navigating through fluctuations, with large caps trading flat and small caps showing promising gains.