Market Today Sensex slips 180 points, Nifty hovers below 23,900; small-cap stocks outperform

Indian benchmark equity indices were trading slightly lower amid choppy market conditions on Tuesday, with the Nifty hovering near the 24000 mark. On the Nifty, $MARUTI , $NESTLEIND , $TITAN , $BAJFINANCE , and $BHARTIARTL emerged as the leading gainers. On the downside, $EICHERMOT , $TATACONSUM , $INFY , $WIPRO , and $TCS were among the top laggards. Sector-wise, IT, FMCG, Media, and Metal indices declined by 0.5%–1%. The Nifty Midcap index remained largely unchanged, while the Nifty Smallcap index advanced around 0.5%, reflecting continued strength in broader market participation. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.