The Indian stock market experienced a downturn today, with the SENSEX trading at 84,371.68, reflecting a loss of 407.16 points or 0.48%. The index opened lower, dropping by 153.13 points initially, and further declined by 253.08 points during the trading session. Despite this dip, the SENSEX remains just 1.09% shy of its 52-week high of 85,290.06 and has gained 2.27% over the past three weeks.
Out of 38 sectors, only 7 managed to advance, while a significant 31 sectors faced declines. The REALTY sector was the top loser, down by 0.86%, whereas the NIFTYMETAL sector emerged as the top gainer, rising by 1.08%.

In terms of individual stocks, Indus Towers led the large-cap gainers with a rise of 2.56%, while Bajaj Finserv was the top loser, down 1.53%. Among mid-caps, GE Vernova T&D gained 3.78%, while Supreme Industries fell by 4.48%. The small-cap segment showed some resilience, with Lancer Container surging by 13.87, although Spectrum Electricals dropped by 7.04%. The advance-decline ratio across BSE500 stood at 227 advances to 272 declines, indicating a challenging day for investors.