Sector Money Flow: 28/8/2026

Money‑flow leaders: The market’s upward thrust was driven primarily by IT, which posted a 1.49 % gain backed by a net 12‑stock advance (21 advancers vs 9 decliners). Pharma followed with a modest 0.03 % rise but a strong net +9 (17 adv, 8 dec), indicating robust buying pressure despite the flat price move. Metal and Infra each delivered modest gains (0.69 % and 0.35 %) and posted net +4 advances, reinforcing the breadth of the rally. Auto was neutral on the day, with advances exactly matching declines (10 adv, 10 dec), suggesting a balance of buying and selling activity in that segment.

Sectors under pressure: The downside was led by Media, which slipped 0.38 % while registering a net –7 (4 adv, 11 dec), marking the sharpest deterioration in breadth. Banks and Energy also broke down, falling 0.18 % and 0.47 % respectively, each with a net –7 (6 adv/13 dec for banks, 7 adv/13 dec for energy). FMCG added to the weakness, down 0.10 % with a net –4 (8 adv, 12 dec). **Realty