Sectoral Movers: Media, PSU Banks Lead Gains, Metals and Pharma Lag

Sector‑specific indices painted a varied picture. Gains were led by Nifty Media, Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty Defence, Nifty Oil & Gas, Nifty IT, Nifty Energy, Nifty PSE, Nifty Auto, Nifty Realty and Nifty FMCG, each posting positive momentum. In contrast, Nifty Metal, Nifty Financial Services, Nifty Healthcare, Nifty Services and Nifty Pharma fell, reflecting sectoral pressure. International cues were mixed: Asian markets such as Tokyo, Shanghai, Bangkok and Taipei moved higher, while Seoul, Bangkok and Hong Kong slipped. The U.S. equity landscape closed in the red on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones down 0.26% and the Nasdaq losing 0.09%.