Financial and auto stocks led the gains, with Nifty financial services (+1.36%), private bank (+1.24%), FMCG (+1.14%), and auto (+1.67%) emerging as the top sectoral performers, supporting the index’s upward momentum. However, the broader market breadth remained negative as declines (2,213 stocks) significantly outpaced advances (1,075 stocks), with 84 stocks unchanged, suggesting continued pressure in mid- and small-cap segments. On the sectoral front, Realty (-1.57%), Oil & Gas (-1.58%), Healthcare (-1.37%), and Pharma (-1.25%) saw selling pressure, while IT (-0.10%) remained largely flat.
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