The Indian stock market showed a positive trend today, with the SENSEX trading at 80,700.22, reflecting a gain of 273.76 points or 0.34%. The market opened strong, gaining 162.31 points initially, and maintained momentum throughout the trading session. Out of 38 sectors, a remarkable 35 advanced while only 3 declined, indicating broad-based market strength.
The OILGAS sector emerged as the top performer, rising by 1.86%, while the BSE CD sector faced the most significant decline, down by 0.31%. Mid-cap stocks led the charge, with the BSE Mid Cap index increasing by 0.46%. The advance-decline ratio across the BSE500 stood at 302 advances to 195 declines, showcasing a healthy market breadth.

Among individual stocks, BPCL was the standout large-cap gainer, climbing by 3.56%, while HPCL led the mid-cap segment with a rise of 3.98%. Stallion India shone in the small-cap category, surging by 11.20%. Conversely, Dixon Technologies and Jindal Stainless were the top large and mid-cap losers, falling by 4.28% and 4.58%, respectively. Overall, the market displayed resilience, with positive movements across various segments.