The stock market is showing a positive trend today, with 36 sectors advancing and only 2 declining. This translates to a ratio of 18.0, indicating a strong performance overall. The BSE 500 index has also seen a one-day return of 0.87%, further highlighting the market's upward movement.

The top gaining sectors today are METAL, NIFTYMETAL, and NIFTYAUTO, with increases of 2.14%, 1.82%, and 1.55% respectively. These sectors are being driven by strong performances from companies like JSW Steel and M & M, with gains of 3.84% and 4.19% respectively.

On the other hand, the top losing sectors are NIFTYPHARMA and BSE CD, with decreases of -0.12% and -0.03%. Aurobindo Pharma and Rajesh Exports are the top stocks dragging these sectors down, with losses of -1.68% and -1.86% respectively.

The sector with the best advanced decline ratio today is POWER, with a ratio of 11.0. This means that for every 11 advancing stocks, there is only 1 declining stock in this sector. The S&P BSE Consumer Discretionary sector also has a good ratio of 1.0, indicating a balanced performance.

Overall, the market is being driven by strong performances from the metal and auto sectors, while the pharma and consumer discretionary sectors are experiencing some setbacks. Investors can keep an eye on these sectors and their top-performing stocks to make informed decisions in the market.