Sectoral performance was largely negative. Nifty Realty (-1.97%), PSU Bank (-1.80%), Auto (-1.61%), Financial Services (-1.08%), and IT (-1.00%) lead the declines. On the other hand, Pharma (+1.03%), Healthcare (+0.89%), and Metal (+0.61%) outperformed. Market breadth remained decisively weak, with 1,022 stocks advancing, 2,278 declining, and 110 remaining unchanged, reflecting broad-based selling across the broader market. Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharma, TCS, Tata Steel, and Adani Ports were notable gainers, while HCL Tech, Bajaj Finserv, SBI, IndiGo, and Mahindra & Mahindra were among the key losers.
