The Indian stock market exhibited a modest upward trend today, with the Sensex trading at 81,397.61, reflecting a gain of 190.44 points or 0.23%. This positions the index 3.32% below its 52-week high of 84,099.53. The market's performance is bolstered by large-cap stocks, which are leading the gains.
In terms of sector performance, 13 out of 38 sectors advanced, with the NIFTYFINANCE sector emerging as the top gainer, rising by 0.70%. Conversely, the S&P BSE Telecommunication sector faced challenges, declining by 0.71%.

The advance-decline ratio across the BSE500 indicates a slight imbalance, with 211 stocks advancing against 282 declining. Among the top gainers in the BSE500, KIOCL surged by 10.22%, followed by Poonawalla Finance at 8.25% and Emcure Pharma at 4.16%. On the downside, Vodafone Idea led the losses, dropping by 4.19%, while Aegis Logistics and Sammaan Capital fell by 3.37% and 2.73%, respectively.

Mid-cap stocks remained relatively flat, with notable performances from Max Healthcare, which gained 3.67%, and Emcure Pharma, leading the mid-cap segment with a 4.16% increase. In the small-cap category, Orient Tech stood out with a remarkable gain of 14.34%, while Hemisphere Prop faced significant losses, plummeting by 18.29%.