On March 5, 2013, the Sensex and Nifty indices experienced declines of 0.21% and 0.37%, respectively, due to global risk aversion impacting metal and cement stocks. Major gainers included Bharti Airtel and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, while top losers included JP Associates and DLF. The market showed high volatility, closing near three-month lows, with key technical outlooks indicating a bearish trend with recommended strategies for buying on dips.