
Both benchmark indices are trading in the red at midday, with Nifty 50 declining 0.44% to 23,891.10 and Sensex falling 0.63% to 77,076.58. Forest Materials leads sectoral losses with a sharp 16.45% drop, while Financial Services sector pressure at -11.87% weighs on overall market sentiment. Aerospace & Defense provides some relief with 2.66% gains. Corporate activity remains active with companies like ACME Solar, Zenith Exports, and Icodex Publishing making key announcements regarding capacity additions, board appointments, and regulatory clarifications.