The Indian stock market displayed a resilient performance today, with the Sensex recovering from an initial dip of nearly 97 points to gain 265.55 points, currently trading at 82,341.00. This marks a modest increase of 0.21%, bringing the index within 2.14% of its 52-week high of 84,099.53. The market breadth was positive, with 24 out of 35 sectors advancing, while 11 sectors faced declines. The BSE CD sector emerged as the top gainer, up by 0.63%, while the METAL sector lagged, declining by 1.37%.
Small-cap stocks led the market's upward momentum, with the BSE Small Cap index rising by 0.28%. The advance-decline ratio across the BSE500 was notably strong, with 337 advances compared to 156 declines, reflecting a ratio of 2.16x. Among the top gainers in the BSE500, Natco Pharma surged by 4.05%, followed closely by Redington at 4.00%. Conversely, Hindustan Zinc and Hindustan Copper were among the top losers, down by 3.95% and 3.46%, respectively. Overall, the market showed a positive trend, bolstered by small-cap performances and a favorable advance-decline ratio.