Mumbai: For the third consecutive day, the stock market closed with losses, as selling pressure continued. After heavy declines on Friday and Monday, the market again ended in the red today. On Tuesday, the BSE Sensex fell 313.70 points, or 0.37 percent, to close at 84,587.01. Meanwhile, the Nifty 50 index dropped 93.91 points, or 0.36 percent, to settle below 25,900, at 25,865.60.
Top Losers and Gainers on the Sensex
On the Sensex, Trent, Tata Motors PV, HCLTech, Infosys, and Power Grid were the major losers of the session. In contrast, BEL, SBI, Tata Steel, and Eternal stood out as the top-performing gainers.
Sector Performance Highlights
Among sectors, Nifty Realty and Nifty PSU Bank showed strong momentum, rising 1.62 percent and 1.44 percent respectively. Meanwhile, Nifty IT slipped 0.57 percent, and Nifty Media declined 0.8 percent, indicating pressure in technology and media stocks.
Broader Market Outlook
The broader market delivered a comparatively better performance. The Nifty Midcap 100 index climbed 0.36 percent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 index added 0.19 percent, reflecting mild positive sentiment in mid- and small-cap segments.
