The Indian stock market showed mixed performance today with the Sensex slipping below the 80,000 mark while the Nifty 50 managed to eke out small gains. The Sensex closed at 79,996.60 down 0.066% or 53.07 points after trading in a range of 79,478.96 to 80,149.87. Meanwhile the Nifty 50 ended the day at 24,323.85 up 0.089% or 21.70 points with a day range of 24,168.85 to 24,363.00.

Nifty 50 Price Chart: TradingView

ONGC emerged as the top gainer among the stocks analyzed opening at 277.25 and reaching a high of 289.30 before settling at 288.30 a 4.06% increase from its previous close of 277.05. The stock demonstrated strong momentum throughout the trading session.

Reliance Industries saw significant upward movement opening at 3,107.65 and climbing to a high of 3,197.00. It closed at 3,189.9 up 2.63% from its previous close of 3,108.05 reflecting positive investor sentiment in the conglomerate.

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State Bank of India showed robust performance starting the day at 838.00 and peaking at 861.25. The stock ended at 859.60 a 2.42% gain from its previous close of 839.30 indicating continued faith in the banking sector.

Britannia Industries opened at 5,445.95 and reached a high of 5,554.50 before closing at 5,539.90 up 2.09% from its previous close of 5,426.25. The FMCG giant’s stock remained resilient in a fluctuating market.

Cipla began trading at 1,487.00 and touched a high of 1,516.00. It closed at 1,510.05 marking a 1.98% increase from its previous close of 1,480.75 showcasing strength in the pharmaceutical sector.

Hindustan Unilever opened at 2,495.95 and hit a high of 2,554.00. The stock finished at 2,545.10 up 1.97% from its previous close maintaining its position as a steady consumer goods performer.

Bajaj Auto started the day at 9,522.00 and reached a peak of 9,660.00. It ended at 9,634.10 a 1.83% gain from its previous close of 9,460.85 reflecting positive sentiment in the auto sector.

NTPC opened at 374.35 and climbed to a high of 381.25. The stock closed at 379.60 up 1.78% from its previous close of 372.95 indicating investor confidence in the power sector.

Apollo Hospitals began trading at 6,201.00 and touched a high of 6,342.85. It finished at 6,335.00 which is a 1.77% increase from its previous close of 6,225.05 

Divislab opened at 4,550.00 and reached a high of 4,670.00 before closing at 4,623.00 up 1.74% from its previous close of 4,544.05 rounding out the top gainers in the pharmaceutical space