and BSE Mid Cap gaining by 0.71%. The overall market sentiment is positive with 369 advances and 131 declines across BSE500. The market is being driven by strong performances from small and mid-cap companies, with SMLCAP and MIDCAP caps rising by 1.22% and 0.71% respectively. BSE100 caps are also on the rise, gaining 0.33%. This is reflected in the advance decline ratio of 2.82x across BSE500, with 369 advances and 131 declines. Caplin Point Lab, Godfrey Phillips, and Angel One are the top gainers in the BSE500 index, with gains of 12.64%, 10.22%, and 8.24% respectively. On the other hand, V-Guard Industri, Hindustan Zinc, and Mazagon Dock are the top losers, with declines of 7.26%, 4.56%, and 4.13%. Large caps are trading flat today, with Varun Beverages being the top gainer with a 5.45% increase. New India Assura and Matrimony.com are the top gainers in the mid and small-cap categories, with gains of 4.16% and 17.25% respectively. M & M, Max Financial, and Prudent Corp. are the top losers in their respective categories. Investors are eagerly awaiting the upcoming results of P & G Health Ltd, P&G Hygiene, and Gillette India on 21st, 28th, and 29th August 2024 respectively. Out of the 40 sectors, 35 are advancing today, with the OILGAS sector being the top gainer with a 1.75% increase. NIFTYAUTO is the only sector in decline, with a 0.71% decrease. The SENSEX is currently trading at 80,529.10 with a gain of 92.26 points (0.11%). It opened at 80,680.25 with a gain of 243.41 points (0.3%) and is currently trading at 80,520.92 (0.1%). The SENSEX is 2% away from its 52-week high of 82,129.49 and is trading above its 50-day moving average, with the 50 DMA trading above the 200 DMA. Overall, the market is showing positive momentum with small caps leading the way. The advance decline ratio, sector performance, and upcoming results all point towards a bullish market. Investors can expect to see further gains in the coming days.