The Indian stock market exhibited a positive trend today, with the Sensex trading at 84,866.38, reflecting a gain of 305.71 points or 0.36%. The index opened 137.72 points higher and is now just 0.5% shy of its 52-week high of 85,290.06. Notably, the Sensex is positioned above its 50-day moving average, which is also above the 200-day moving average, indicating a bullish sentiment.
Mid-cap stocks led the market, with the BSE Mid Cap index rising by 0.56%. The advance-decline ratio across the BSE500 was favorable, with 327 stocks advancing compared to 172 declining, showcasing a robust market breadth.

Among the top gainers in the BSE500, Narayana Hrudaya surged by 11.60%, followed by Mah. Scooters at 7.48% and MRPL at 7.16%. Conversely, Tata Motors PVeh was the top loser, declining by 4.85%.

In sector performance, 37 out of 38 sectors advanced, with the NIFTYPSUBANK sector leading the way with a gain of 1.18%. The metal sector experienced a slight decline of 0.07%. Overall, the market displayed strong momentum, particularly in mid-cap stocks, signaling investor confidence.