The Indian stock market ended Tuesday’s session on a cautious yet slightly positive note, as benchmark indices closed higher after a choppy day of trade. Strength in PSU banks and select large-cap stocks like Bharat Electronics (BEL), Reliance Industries, and Asian Paints helped offset weakness in broader markets and defensives.

At close on Tuesday, July 1, the NSE Nifty 50 stood at 25,541.80, gaining 24.75 points or 0.10 percent, while the BSE Sensex ended at 83,697.29, up 90.83 points or 0.11 percent.

Among sectoral performers, the Nifty PSU Bank index led the gains with a 0.7 percent rise, supported by strong interest in public sector lenders. On the flip side, the realty, FMCG, pharma, and media sectors declined between 0.5 and 1 percent, dragging overall sentiment.

In the broader market, underperformance continued as the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices fell 0.4 percent each. The Nifty MidCap and Nifty SmallCap indices were also down 0.27 percent and 0.33 percent, respectively, reflecting ongoing pressure on small and mid-cap (SMID) stocks.

Top Nifty gainers included BEL, Reliance Industries, Asian Paints, IndusInd Bank, and Jio Financial, while Axis Bank, Nestle India, Shriram Finance, Eternal, and Trent were among the notable laggards.

With the first trading session of the new fiscal quarter behind, investors remain watchful ahead of macroeconomic announcements and global market cues. Broader sentiment remains cautious despite resilience in select large-cap pockets.