In a day marked by mixed performance across the Indian stock market, large-cap stocks remained largely flat, with the Sensex trading at 84,868.09, down by 82.86 points or 0.10%. After an initial rise of 91.42 points, the index faced a decline of 179.71 points, reflecting a cautious sentiment among investors. The Sensex is currently just 0.5% shy of its 52-week high of 85,290.06.
Among the large caps, Federal Bank emerged as the top gainer, rising by 2.59%, while Cummins India led the losses with a decline of 2.46%. In the mid-cap segment, GMR Airports gained 5.73%, contrasting with Kaynes Tech, which fell by 5.78%. The small-cap space saw 5Paisa Capital surge by 11.56%, while Fischer Medical dropped by 9.92%.

The broader market reflected a negative trend, with an advance-decline ratio of 118 advances to 381 declines across the BSE500. Out of 38 sectors, only 6 managed to advance, with BANKEX being the top performer, up by 0.23%. In contrast, the REALTY sector faced the steepest decline, down by 1.35%. Overall, the market's cautious tone suggests investors are weighing potential risks amid fluctuating economic indicators.