The Indian stock market experienced a robust performance today, with all 38 sectors advancing, marking a significant bullish trend. The SENSEX closed at 84,496.39, reflecting a gain of 544.20 points or 0.65%. After an initial rise of 121.30 points, the index is now just 0.19% shy of its 52-week high of 84,656.56. Over the past three weeks, the SENSEX has appreciated by 4.05%, indicating strong momentum.
Small-cap stocks led the charge, with the BSE Small Cap index rising by 0.93%. The advance-decline ratio across the BSE500 was notably favorable, with 416 stocks advancing compared to just 79 declining, resulting in a ratio of 5.27x. Among the top gainers in the BSE500, Tata Investment Corporation surged by 7.36%, followed by Whirlpool India at 4.37% and TVS Holdings at 3.97%.

In contrast, the day's top losers included Ola Electric, which fell by 1.64%, and Kotak Mahindra Bank, down by 0.87%. Overall, the market's positive sentiment was underscored by the strong performance of small and mid-cap stocks, while large caps remained relatively flat.