In mid-afternoon trading on the Indian stock market, the S&P BSE Sensex declined by 45.01 points or 0.06%, settling at 75,353.71, while the Nifty 50 index slipped 10 points or 0.04% to 23,678.70. The broader market showed underperformance, with the BSE 150 MidCap Index down 0.30% and the BSE 250 SmallCap Index down 0.20%. Amidst these declines, the Nifty Pharma index saw a positive trend, rising 0.38% to 24,644.10, accumulating a 3.33% increase over four consecutive trading sessions. Key contributors included Biocon, Zydus Lifesciences, and Mankind Pharma, with respective rises of 2.63%, 2.13%, and 1.8%. Concurrently, fuel prices were increased nationwide, with petrol prices in Delhi rising to ₹97.77 per liter and diesel prices seeing similar hikes. This fuel price adjustment reflects ongoing fluctuations in global crude oil prices. Additionally, Chalet Hotels reported a significant profit increase, showcasing a 31.64% rise in net profit for Q4 FY26, which positively impacted its stock performance.