RVNL, REC among BSE500 stocks defying today's market downtrend

Despite gains for RVNL, CAMS, and REC, the bearish market saw Sensex and Nifty crashing. RVNL gained 8%, CAMS 4%, and REC over 3%. Mahindra & Mahindra fell 7%, signaling weak auto demand. Media, PSU banks, real estate, and oil and gas sectors suffered. Sensex and Nifty's crash impacted smallcaps significantly.