The Indian stock market experienced a mixed performance today, with the SENSEX trading at 83,441.79, reflecting a slight decline of 17.36 points or 0.02%. Out of 38 sectors, only five managed to advance, while a significant 33 sectors faced declines. The NIFTYMEDIA sector was the hardest hit, dropping by 2.37%, while the NIFTYIT sector emerged as the top gainer, increasing by 0.35%. In terms of individual stocks, large-cap stocks remained relatively flat, with Bajaj Holdings leading the pack as the top gainer, up by 9.45%. Among mid-cap stocks, Astral rose by 6.42%, while small-cap stocks saw Redington surge by 16.30%. Conversely, Indian Hotels Co. was the largest loser in the large-cap category, down 6.14%, and Delhivery fell by 8.27% among mid-caps. Worth Investment faced a steep decline of 19.95% in the small-cap segment. The advance-decline ratio across the BSE500 stood at 102 advances to 396 declines, indicating a challenging day for investors. The BSE100, MIDCAP, and SMLCAP indices also recorded declines of 0.3%, 1.01%, and 1.33%, respectively. The SENSEX remains 2.23% away from its 52-week high of 85,290.06, trading above its 50-day moving average, which is also above the 200-day moving average.