The mid-day trading session on Tuesday saw benchmark indices holding marginal gains, with the BSE Sensex trading at 78,619.22 and the NSE Nifty at 23,780.50. Auto and healthcare stocks were among the gainers, with Tata Motors, Adani Enterprises, Trent, Dr. Reddy’s, and Britannia leading the charge. On the other hand, metal stocks faced selling pressure, with Tata Steel and JSW Steel declining. The banking sector also witnessed weakness, with IndusInd Bank and Hindalco among the losers.
Sectoral indices showed mixed performance, with the Nifty Bank index and Nifty Financial Services index trading lower, while the Nifty Midcap Select index showed strength. Market breadth remained positive, with more stocks advancing than declining. The Nifty Next 50 index experienced a marginal decline, reflecting some pressure in the broader market space.
Despite a cautious start marked by concerns over foreign investor selling and currency weakness, the market showed resilience and moved into positive territory. However, metal and banking stocks continued to face selling pressure as the afternoon session unfolded.
In conclusion, while the market showed some recovery from its initial weakness, ongoing concerns and selling pressure in certain sectors indicate a cautious approach among investors. Stay tuned for further updates on market trends and developments.