The Indian stock market experienced a notable decline today, with the Sensex dropping by 613.89 points to settle at 84,053.34, reflecting a loss of 0.59%. This downturn follows an initial gain of over 110 points at the market's opening. The index is currently 1.47% shy of its 52-week high of 85,290.06, yet it remains above its 50-day moving average, which is also positioned above the 200-day moving average.
Out of 37 sectors, only five managed to advance, while a significant 32 sectors faced declines. The NIFTYPSUBANK sector was the worst performer, down by 0.96%, whereas the NIFTYMETAL sector emerged as the top gainer with a rise of 0.99%. The advance-decline ratio across the BSE500 stood at 155 advances against 344 declines.

In terms of individual stock performance, Sammaan Capital led the BSE500 gainers with a rise of 7.51%, followed by CreditAcc. Gram. at 6.10% and Chola Financial at 5.68%. On the losing side, Supreme Industries fell by 3.66%, K P R Mill Ltd dropped 3.50%, and Cipla declined by 3.49%. Small-cap stocks remained relatively flat, with Utkarsh Small Finance emerging as a standout gainer, surging by 19.18%.