In today's trading session, the market exhibited a generally positive trend, with large-cap stocks showing a flat performance overall. However, Hero MotoCorp emerged as a standout performer, recording a notable gain. The automotive sector, represented by the NIFTYAUTO index, led the charge with a solid increase, reflecting investor confidence in the industry.
The broader market also saw small-cap stocks taking the lead, with Jayaswal Neco achieving impressive gains. This upward momentum in small-cap stocks is indicative of a healthy risk appetite among investors, as they seek opportunities beyond the large-cap space.

On the other hand, HCL Technologies faced challenges, marking a decline amidst the otherwise buoyant market conditions. The advance-decline ratio across the BSE500 highlighted a strong preference for advancing stocks, with a significant majority outperforming their declining counterparts.

As the Sensex climbed to 82,628.56, just a stone's throw from its 52-week high, market participants remain optimistic. Upcoming earnings reports from major players like Tech Mahindra and L&T Technology are anticipated to provide further insights into sector performance, potentially influencing market dynamics in the days ahead.