The Indian stock market experienced a downturn today, with the Sensex opening higher but ultimately closing down by 163.40 points, or 0.19%, at 84,787.55. This decline follows an earlier gain of 91.42 points, highlighting a volatile trading session. The index remains just 0.58% shy of its 52-week high of 85,290.06 and is currently trading above its 50-day moving average, which is also above the 200-day moving average.
The broader BSE500 index reflected a similar trend, with an advance-decline ratio of 103 advances to 395 declines, indicating a challenging day for investors. The BSE100, Midcap, and Smallcap indices all fell, with declines of 0.34%, 0.64%, and 0.74%, respectively.

Among the top gainers, Bombay Burmah led with a notable increase of 10.82%, followed by GMR Airports at 6.36% and Sapphire Foods at 4.96%. Conversely, the top losers included Kaynes Tech, which fell by 5.81%, and International Ge, down 5.62%. The BANKNIFTY sector was the only one to show a slight gain of 0.07%, while the REALTY sector suffered the most, declining by 1.78%.