The Indian stock market exhibited a mixed performance today, with the Sensex gaining marginally by 0.12%, closing at 84,733.58. This marks a notable increase of 105.42 points, bringing the index closer to its 52-week high of 85,290.06, just 0.68% away. The advance-decline ratio across the BSE500 stood at 1.13x, with 260 stocks advancing compared to 231 declining.
Among the sectors, the Metal sector emerged as the top performer, rising by 1.00%, while the Auto sector faced a decline of 0.70%. Large-cap stocks led the market, with the top gainers including DCM Shriram, which surged by 7.23%, and Blue Dart Express, up by 6.98%. In contrast, the biggest losers were Cohance Life, down by 9.04%, and Nuvama Wealth, which fell by 6.01%.

Mid-cap stocks remained relatively flat, while small-cap stocks showed some volatility, with Blue Cloud Software gaining an impressive 15.74%, while IIFL Capital dropped by 9.47%. Overall, the market reflects a cautious optimism as it continues to navigate through various sector performances.