Sensex, Nifty Flat Amid Market Volatility; M&M, HDFC Bank, Eternal Among Top Gainers

Stock market LIVE updates: On a volatile trading day, Sensex and Nifty traded flat, reflecting uncertainty among investors. While major indices showed little movement, there were notable performances in specific sectors and stocks that kept the market mood somewhat balanced.

Sensex Today: Flat Opening Amid Choppy Sentiment

The benchmark indices opened on a cautious note. As the day progressed, Sensex and Nifty moved within a narrow range, with no strong directional bias. This flat trend indicates ongoing investor caution amid broader market swings.

Midcap and Smallcap Stocks Offer Some Positivity

While frontline indices remained subdued, BSE Midcap index traded flat, and the BSE Smallcap index managed to edge up by 0.5 percent, showing continued interest in smaller companies. This underlines the trend of selective buying, especially in mid and small-cap stocks.

Sector Watch: Mixed Signals Across the Board

Across sectors, metal, PSU bank, and realty indices gained 0.5 percent each, offering some support to the broader market. These sectors saw renewed buying interest amid overall cautious sentiment.

On the flip side, the private bank index slipped 0.4 percent, putting slight pressure on the market. This divergence in sectoral performance reflects the mixed mood among investors.

Top Gainers: M&M, HDFC Bank, and Eternal Shine

Despite the flat market, several individual stocks stood out. M&M, HDFC Bank, Eternal, Hindalco, and Shriram Finance emerged as the top gainers on the Nifty. These companies showed strength and attracted investor attention in an otherwise directionless market.

Top Losers: Pressure on Adani Group and Healthcare Stocks

On the losing side, Coal India, Adani Enterprises, Apollo Hospitals, Adani Ports, and SBI Life Insurance saw declines. The weakness in these stocks contributed to the lack of momentum in benchmark indices.

Market Mood: Volatile Yet Selectively Optimistic

While the overall market remained flat, stock-specific action and selective sectoral gains kept traders engaged. The volatile environment and lack of a clear trend suggest a wait-and-watch approach by investors.