Sectoral performance was largely upbeat, with all indices ending in the green except FMCG, which slipped 0.7%, and IT, which declined 1%. Capital goods, telecom, auto, infra, media, metal, realty, and private banks led the rally, posting gains in the range of 1-2%. The overall sentiment suggested resilience in domestic equities, supported by strength in cyclical and growth-oriented sectors, even as select defensive pockets, such as FMCG and IT, faced selling pressure.
