The Indian stock market experienced a positive session today, with the Sensex climbing 485.27 points to close at 84,782.66, marking a gain of 0.68%. This upward movement brings the index within 0.6% of its 52-week high of 85,290.06. Over the past three weeks, the Sensex has appreciated by 2.77%, indicating a strong bullish trend.
In terms of sector performance, 35 out of 38 sectors advanced, with the NIFTYPSUBANK sector leading the gains at 1.36%. Conversely, the NIFTYPHARMA sector saw a slight decline of 0.11%. Large-cap stocks were particularly strong today, contributing significantly to the overall market rise.

Coforge emerged as the top gainer among large and mid-cap stocks, surging by 4.43%. In the small-cap segment, Bharat Wire stood out with an impressive gain of 19.98%. On the downside, SRF and Ola Electric were the top losers in their respective categories, declining by 1.78% and 3.50%.

The advance-decline ratio across the BSE500 was favorable, with 286 stocks advancing compared to 214 declining, reflecting a healthy market sentiment.