The broader indices outperformed their larger peers with the S&P BSE MidCap adding 0.4% and S&P BSE SmallCap gaining 0.5%. Thirteen of the 19 sectoral indices compiled by BSE Ltd. advanced, with S&P BSE Metal rising nearly 4%.
The market breadth was neither skewed in the favour of bulls nor bears. About 1,737 stocks advanced, 1,682 declined and 80 remained unchanged.
