The Indian stock market exhibited a mixed performance today, with the SENSEX trading at 80,986.37, reflecting a marginal gain of 3.06 points. The index opened lower at 80,684.14, down by 299.17 points, but managed to recover slightly as trading progressed. Currently, the SENSEX is approximately 3.84% away from its 52-week high of 84,099.53.
In terms of market breadth, the BSE500 recorded 294 advances against 203 declines, resulting in an advance-decline ratio of 1.45x. Small-cap stocks led the market with a gain of 0.7%, while mid-cap stocks rose by 0.4%. The BSE100 saw a slight increase of 0.04%.

Among the top gainers in the BSE500, KIOCL surged by 20%, followed by EIH and Aegis Logistics with gains of 12.42% and 11.87%, respectively. Conversely, Ola Electric was the biggest loser, declining by 4.08%, along with Sun TV Network and Chola Financial, which fell by 3.99% and 3.67%.

Sector-wise, the METAL sector emerged as the top performer, gaining 2.42%, while the NIFTYMEDIA sector faced the most significant decline, down by 1.27%. Overall, the market reflects a cautious sentiment as investors await upcoming earnings reports from major companies like TCS and HCL Technologies.