The stock market is constantly fluctuating, and today is no exception. With 33 advancing sectors and only 7 declining sectors, the market is showing a strong performance with a ratio of 4.71. The BSE 500 index has also seen a positive one day return of 0.51%.

The top gaining sectors today are AUTO, NIFTYAUTO, and REALTY, with increases of 2.25%, 2.21%, and 1.67% respectively. These sectors are being driven by top performing stocks such as M & M in the AUTO sector, and Phoenix Mills in the REALTY sector.

On the other hand, the top losing sectors today are NIFTYMETAL, METAL, and NIFTYIT, with decreases of -0.61%, -0.42%, and -0.38% respectively. These sectors are being dragged down by stocks like Tech Mahindra in the NIFTYIT sector, and Tata Steel in the METAL sector.

Interestingly, the AUTO sector has the best advanced decline ratio today with a ratio of 10, indicating a strong performance and potential for growth. On the other hand, the NIFTYPSUBANK sector has the lowest ratio of 0.2, suggesting a weaker performance.

Overall, the market is being driven by strong performances in the AUTO and REALTY sectors, while the IT and METAL sectors are experiencing some decline. Investors should keep a close eye on these sectors and their top performing stocks to make informed decisions.