In the week ending October 11, 263 out of 500 BSE stocks advanced, indicating broad participation.
The BSE 500 posted ~1.3% gains, reflecting resilience in mid & small caps.
Sectors like IT and Health outperformed, drawing positive flows.
Foreign institutional investors turned net buyers during the week
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The trend suggests that strength is not confined to a few large names.
Market participants may see this as a base for further upside.
But sustainability depends on earnings and macro cues.
Stocks with weak fundamentals might lag despite market breadth.
Watch for continuation into the next week’s sessions.
This week’s breadth is a positive signal for broader
equity markets.