The Indian stock market witnessed a positive afternoon session as both the Nifty 50 and Sensex indices recorded significant gains. The Nifty 50 climbed to 23,757.95, marking a 1.48% increase from its opening level of 23,530.25. Similarly, the Sensex rose by 1.36% to reach 75,624.88, buoyed by strong performances across various sectors, particularly in the pharmaceutical space.
Index movements
The Nifty 50 experienced a robust trading session, reaching a high of 23,760.45 and a low of 23,426.55. The index’s trajectory showed a steady climb throughout the day, with notable gains observed post-11:30 AM. Meanwhile, the Sensex mirrored this upward trend, hitting a high of 75,652.52 and a low of 74,526.77. The Bank Nifty also contributed to the positive sentiment, advancing by 1.69% to 54,358.45, after opening at 53,639.50 and achieving a high of 54,393.75.
Sectoral performance
Sectoral indices displayed varied performances, with the Nifty Pharma index leading the gains. It surged by 2.64% to 24,526.70, surpassing its opening level of 24,151.65 and reaching a high of 24,530.75. The Nifty Metal index also performed well, increasing by 1.94% to 13,548.40. Conversely, the Nifty IT index faced a decline, dropping by 1.89% to 27,387.85, despite an initial high of 27,856.00.
Market breadth
The broader market indices reflected a positive trend, with the Nifty 100 and Nifty 500 indices rising by 1.42% and 1.20%, respectively. The Nifty Midcap 50 and Nifty Midcap 100 indices also recorded gains, increasing by 1.04% and 0.99%, respectively. The Nifty Realty and Nifty Media indices posted modest gains, while the Nifty FMCG and Nifty Auto indices showed more restrained growth.
| Index | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23,530.25 | 23,760.45 | 23,426.55 | 23,757.95 | +1.48% |
| Sensex | 74,947.12 | 75,652.52 | 74,526.77 | 75,624.88 | +1.36% |
| India VIX | 19.43 | 19.43 | 18.39 | 18.83 | -3.09% |
| Nifty Pharma | 24,151.65 | 24,530.75 | 24,137.75 | 24,526.70 | +2.64% |
| Nifty Metal | 13,424.45 | 13,560.20 | 13,375.30 | 13,548.40 | +1.94% |
| Nifty IT | 27,847.50 | 27,856.00 | 27,078.00 | 27,387.85 | -1.89% |
| Bank Nifty | 53,639.50 | 54,393.75 | 53,191.60 | 54,358.45 | +1.69% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 8,105.20 | 8,233.80 | 8,014.95 | 8,195.10 | +1.62% |
| Nifty 100 | 24,503.90 | 24,718.40 | 24,364.90 | 24,714.90 | +1.42% |
| Nifty 500 | 22,505.00 | 22,645.40 | 22,338.65 | 22,644.95 | +1.20% |
| Nifty Midcap 50 | 17,257.30 | 17,336.90 | 17,093.15 | 17,335.65 | +1.04% |
| Nifty Energy | 40,159.85 | 40,343.40 | 39,795.30 | 40,222.25 | +1.01% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 60,501.05 | 60,763.65 | 59,903.00 | 60,760.35 | +0.99% |
| Nifty Realty | 767.00 | 773.55 | 747.30 | 771.70 | +0.97% |
| Nifty Media | 1,398.85 | 1,407.70 | 1,377.65 | 1,406.25 | +0.76% |
| Nifty FMCG | 50,727.50 | 51,061.05 | 50,513.65 | 50,875.65 | +0.54% |
| Nifty Auto | 26,092.70 | 26,117.10 | 25,603.15 | 25,984.85 | +0.37% |
Market outlook
As the trading session progresses, market participants will closely monitor the performance of key indices and sectoral trends. The strong showing in the pharmaceutical sector may continue to influence market sentiment, while investors will also keep an eye on the IT sector’s recovery potential. Overall, the positive momentum in the broader market indices suggests a favourable outlook as the session nears its close.
Data as on May 14, 2026, 02:00 PM IST.
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