In the afternoon session on 15 May 2026, the Indian stock market witnessed a positive trend with the Nifty 50 climbing to 23,742.40, marking a 0.22% increase from its opening level. The Sensex also showed strength, advancing to 75,570.45, up by 0.23% from the start of the session. The market sentiment was buoyed by significant gains in the media sector, with the Nifty Media index surging 3.06% to 1,451.40.
Index movements
The Nifty 50 opened at 23,731.40 and reached a high of 23,839.30, while the low was recorded at 23,663.35. The index’s trajectory showed fluctuations, peaking around mid-morning before stabilising in the afternoon. Meanwhile, the Sensex opened at 75,497.10, hit a high of 75,870.36, and a low of 75,251.15, reflecting a steady upward trend throughout the session. The Bank Nifty index saw marginal movement, opening at 54,207.75 and currently trading at 54,142.40, a slight increase of 0.02%.
Sectoral performance
Sectoral indices exhibited mixed performances. The Nifty Media index was the standout performer, rising 3.06% to 1,451.40. The Nifty IT index also posted a solid gain of 1.60%, reaching 27,797.75. On the downside, the Nifty Metal index fell by 1.44% to 13,367.10, and the Nifty Realty index declined by 1.23% to 760.65. Other notable movements included the Nifty FMCG index, which advanced by 1.06% to 51,315.00, and the Nifty Pharma index, which edged up 0.45% to 24,661.50.
Market breadth
The broader market indices showed a mixed trend. The Nifty 500 index opened at 22,664.40 and is currently at 22,630.10, reflecting a modest gain of 0.08%. Similarly, the Nifty 100 index is trading at 24,673.85, up by 0.08%. The Nifty Midcap 100 index is slightly down at 60,868.50, while the Nifty Midcap 50 index is at 17,363.35, a marginal increase of 0.03%.
| Index | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23,731.40 | 23,839.30 | 23,663.35 | 23,742.40 | +0.22% |
| Sensex | 75,497.10 | 75,870.36 | 75,251.15 | 75,570.45 | +0.23% |
| Nifty Media | 1,414.40 | 1,465.90 | 1,403.40 | 1,451.40 | +3.06% |
| India VIX | 18.61 | 18.72 | 17.42 | 18.24 | -1.99% |
| Nifty IT | 27,472.65 | 28,114.10 | 27,472.65 | 27,797.75 | +1.60% |
| Nifty Metal | 13,628.65 | 13,628.65 | 13,356.70 | 13,367.10 | -1.44% |
| Nifty Realty | 772.05 | 773.50 | 756.15 | 760.65 | -1.23% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 8,164.90 | 8,166.95 | 8,059.30 | 8,084.80 | -1.10% |
| Nifty FMCG | 50,848.85 | 51,440.20 | 50,776.50 | 51,315.00 | +1.06% |
| Nifty Pharma | 24,644.95 | 24,847.90 | 24,557.55 | 24,661.50 | +0.45% |
| Nifty Auto | 26,131.35 | 26,357.90 | 25,967.15 | 26,089.10 | +0.15% |
| Nifty Energy | 40,324.60 | 40,338.60 | 39,741.60 | 40,025.05 | -0.14% |
| Nifty 500 | 22,664.40 | 22,710.85 | 22,565.75 | 22,630.10 | +0.08% |
| Nifty 100 | 24,702.55 | 24,775.10 | 24,609.50 | 24,673.85 | +0.08% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 61,033.85 | 61,047.15 | 60,609.15 | 60,868.50 | +0.05% |
| Nifty Midcap 50 | 17,404.90 | 17,432.70 | 17,274.20 | 17,363.35 | +0.03% |
| Bank Nifty | 54,207.75 | 54,325.45 | 53,773.50 | 54,142.40 | +0.02% |
Market outlook
As the trading session progresses, investors will be closely monitoring sectoral performances, especially in the media and IT sectors, which have shown significant gains. The market’s ability to sustain these levels will be crucial as traders look for cues from global markets and domestic economic indicators. The focus will remain on sector-specific developments and broader market trends to gauge future movements.
Data as on May 15, 2026, 02:00 PM IST.
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