In a day marked by positive momentum across the market, the BSE 500 index recorded a modest gain of 0.29%. Advancing sectors outnumbered declining ones significantly, with 29 sectors showing upward movement compared to just 9 that fell, resulting in an impressive advance-decline ratio of 3.22.
Leading the charge was the BSE IT sector, which surged by 2.66%, driven primarily by Birlasoft Ltd, which posted a remarkable gain of 8.10%. The NIFTYIT sector also performed well, climbing 2.54%, bolstered by strong contributions from Infosys, which rose by 4.29%. The TECK sector followed closely, achieving a gain of 1.57%, again supported by Infosys.

On the downside, the NIFTYCONSUMP sector faced challenges, declining by 0.44%, with Eternal Ltd dragging down performance with a drop of 2.99%. The S&P BSE Telecommunication sector also struggled, falling by 0.28%, impacted by Tata Communications, which decreased by 2.61%. The BSE Healthcare sector rounded out the laggards with a decline of 0.26%, primarily due to Fortis Health's drop of 4.01%.

Overall, the market showcased resilience, particularly in the technology sectors, while some consumer and healthcare stocks faced headwinds.