In a challenging trading session, the overall market reflected a downward trend, with the BSE 500 index posting a one-day return of -0.28%. Among the sectors, the NIFTYPSUBANK emerged as a standout performer, gaining 1.86%, driven primarily by Union Bank (I), which surged by 5.41%. This sector showcased the best advance-decline ratio of 10, indicating a strong performance relative to its peers.
Conversely, the S&P BSE Utilities sector faced significant headwinds, declining by 1.11%, with NTPC contributing to this downturn with a drop of 2.45%. The POWER sector also struggled, falling by 0.94%, while the METAL sector experienced a decline of 0.78%, largely influenced by Jindal Stainless, which saw a notable decrease of 3.02%.

Other sectors that managed to stay afloat included OILGAS, which rose by 0.50%, supported by IOC, which gained 1.65%. The S&P INDLS sector also posted a modest increase of 0.45%, with Raghav Products leading the charge with an impressive gain of 11.30%. Overall, the market displayed a clear divide between advancing and declining sectors, with 29 sectors experiencing losses compared to just 9 that advanced.