The Indian stock market experienced a mixed day of trading, with the SENSEX closing at 80,875.99, down by 107.32 points or 0.13%. The index opened lower at 80,684.14, reflecting a decline of 299.17 points or 0.37%. Currently, the SENSEX is approximately 3.99% away from its 52-week high of 84,099.53. Notably, the index is trading below its 50-day moving average, although the 50-day moving average remains above the 200-day moving average.
In sector performance, the BSE Small Cap index led the market with a gain of 0.49%, while 16 out of 38 sectors advanced, compared to 22 that declined. The NIFTYMETAL sector emerged as the top gainer, rising by 2.32%, while the NIFTYMEDIA sector faced the largest decline at 1.02%.

Among individual stocks, Aegis Logistics stood out as the top small-cap gainer, surging by 19.77%. Other notable gainers included KIOCL, which rose by 18.84%, and Tata Investment Corporation, up by 8.89%. Conversely, Sun TV Network was the top loser, falling by 5.88%, followed by Sammaan Capital and Poly Medicure, which declined by 4.69% and 3.23%, respectively. The advance-decline ratio across the BSE500 was 261 advances to 235 declines, indicating a slight edge for advancing stocks.