Market Brief: Domestic Indices Stabilize Amid Sectoral Shifts Indian equity benchmarks, the **Sensex** and **Nifty 50**, concluded Thursday's volatile session on a flat note. The **Sensex** edged down by **27.46 points** to finish at **82,248.61**, while the **Nifty 50** managed a marginal gain of **14.05 points**, settling at **25,496.55**. The day was marked by significant volatility, largely influenced by the monthly derivatives expiry. While IT and Pharma stocks provided early support, selling pressure in the financial services and FMCG sectors capped the upside. Key Stock Movers and Corporate Actions **XTGlobal Infotech** emerged as a top performer, surging **20%** to hit its upper circuit at **₹33.63**. The rally followed the announcement of a **$796,900** AI-enabled project win from the Texas Department of Transportation. **Tejas Networks** saw a robust jump of over **8%**, closing near **₹344**. Investor interest was ignited by a strategic agreement with **NEC Corporation** to manufacture and supply **5G Massive MIMO** radios for global markets. **Sanofi Consumer Healthcare India** witnessed a massive **15%** spike, reaching **₹4,614.50**. The surge was driven by a **50% year-on-year** increase in quarterly net profit to **₹66.5 crore** and the declaration of a **₹75 per share** dividend. Adjustments and Declines **Angel One** underwent a significant technical adjustment today. The stock price appeared to drop by nearly **90%** as it began trading on an ex-split basis. This follows a **1:10 stock split**, where the face value was subdivided from **₹10 to ₹1**. **Home First Finance** faced downward pressure, with shares declining approximately **1%** to settle around **₹1,177**. The stock traded between an intraday high of **₹1,198** and a low of **₹1,170.50**. Sectoral Highlights and Market Breadth The **Nifty Pharma** index was a standout performer, rising **1.08%** to reach **23,301.65**. Healthcare and PSU Bank stocks also outshined the broader market, whereas Media and Financial Services remained under pressure. Market breadth remained slightly positive on the **BSE**, with **2,170 shares** advancing compared to **2,034 shares** declining. The **India VIX**, a measure of market volatility, dropped **3.15%** to settle at **13.06**, indicating a relative cooling of immediate trader anxiety. The broader market outperformed the frontline indices, with the **BSE Mid-Cap** index rising **0.55%**, showcasing continued interest in mid-tier companies despite the flat finish for large-caps.