The broader market declined and underperformed the larger peers; the S&P BSE MidCap Index was down 0.03%, whereas S&P BSE SmallCap Index was lower by 0.11%.
Eight out of the 19 sectors compiled by BSE declined, while 11 advanced in trade.
The market breadth was skewed in the favour of the buyers. About 1,435 stocks rose 1,272 declined, and 171 remained unchanged on the BSE.
Source: BSE