In a volatile trading session, the Sensex opened lower by 141.32 points but managed to recover, currently trading at 81,778.59, reflecting a modest gain of 62.96 points or 0.08%. The index remains above its 50-day moving average, which is also positioned above the 200-day moving average, indicating a positive trend.
Mid-cap stocks are leading the market today, with the BSE Mid Cap index rising by 0.26%. Out of 37 sectors, 24 are advancing while 13 are declining, showcasing a generally favorable market sentiment. The S&P BSE Utilities sector emerged as the top gainer, up by 0.71%, while the NIFTYAUTO sector faced the most significant decline, down by 0.56%.

Among individual stocks, Adani Power stood out as the top large-cap gainer, surging by 5.11%. In the mid-cap space, Cochin Shipyard gained 2.40%, while Fineotex Chem led the small-cap segment with an impressive increase of 12.37%. Conversely, Tata Motors was the top large-cap loser, down by 1.63%, followed by Astral and Prime Securities in the mid and small-cap categories, declining by 1.53% and 6.66%, respectively. The advance-decline ratio across the BSE500 reflects a healthy market with 313 advances against 179 declines.