As of the afternoon session on 22 May 2026, the Indian stock market exhibited positive momentum with the Nifty 50 climbing to 23,803.65, marking a 0.63% increase from its opening level of 23,671.20. The Sensex also showed strength, rising by 0.69% to reach 75,701.19. The Bank Nifty led the gains among sectoral indices, advancing by 1.33% to 54,149.30.
Index movements
The Nifty 50 opened at 23,671.20 and reached a high of 23,835.65, while its low was recorded at 23,671.00. Throughout the session, the index demonstrated an upward trajectory, peaking at 23,832.90 around 13:00 IST before settling at its current level. Meanwhile, the Sensex opened at 75,260.39 and fluctuated between a high of 75,810.97 and a low of 75,230.75. The Bank Nifty, starting at 53,483.85, achieved a high of 54,213.05 and a low of 53,483.55, reflecting robust performance in the banking sector.
Sectoral performance
Among sectoral indices, the Nifty Media index faced a decline, dropping by 1.24% to 1,377.80 from its opening of 1,402.45. Nifty Pharma also saw a decrease, falling 0.66% to 24,725.60. On the other hand, the Nifty Auto index rose by 0.58% to 26,138.15, and the Nifty FMCG index increased by 0.31% to 50,421.50. The Nifty Metal and Nifty Realty indices recorded modest gains of 0.26% and 0.23%, respectively.
Market breadth
The broader market indices displayed a mixed trend. The Nifty 100 rose by 0.62% to 24,748.40, while the Nifty 500 increased by 0.48% to 22,712.10. The Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Midcap 50 indices showed slight gains of 0.19% and 0.18%, respectively. The Nifty IT index, however, experienced a minor decline of 0.17% to 28,972.80.
| Index | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23,671.20 | 23,835.65 | 23,671.00 | 23,803.65 | +0.63% |
| Sensex | 75,260.39 | 75,810.97 | 75,230.75 | 75,701.19 | +0.69% |
| Bank Nifty | 53,483.85 | 54,213.05 | 53,483.55 | 54,149.30 | +1.33% |
| Nifty Media | 1,402.45 | 1,402.45 | 1,372.25 | 1,377.80 | -1.24% |
| Nifty Pharma | 24,960.75 | 24,979.10 | 24,643.10 | 24,725.60 | -0.66% |
| Nifty 100 | 24,621.20 | 24,772.00 | 24,613.30 | 24,748.40 | +0.62% |
| Nifty Auto | 26,045.85 | 26,215.20 | 26,003.80 | 26,138.15 | +0.58% |
| Nifty 500 | 22,639.70 | 22,727.90 | 22,604.80 | 22,712.10 | +0.48% |
| Nifty FMCG | 50,308.50 | 50,520.15 | 50,035.25 | 50,421.50 | +0.31% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 7,991.45 | 8,037.65 | 7,984.65 | 8,011.55 | +0.29% |
| Nifty Metal | 13,239.15 | 13,293.85 | 13,196.85 | 13,248.20 | +0.26% |
| Nifty Realty | 778.45 | 780.35 | 765.80 | 776.85 | +0.23% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 61,490.25 | 61,501.80 | 61,094.60 | 61,417.00 | +0.19% |
| Nifty Midcap 50 | 17,513.20 | 17,516.10 | 17,393.00 | 17,486.35 | +0.18% |
| Nifty IT | 29,072.60 | 29,181.95 | 28,792.50 | 28,972.80 | -0.17% |
| Nifty Energy | 40,292.30 | 40,360.40 | 40,182.35 | 40,308.60 | +0.08% |
| India VIX | 17.82 | 19.03 | 16.47 | 17.83 | +0.06% |
Market outlook
As the market progresses through the afternoon session, investors will be keenly observing the performance of key indices, particularly the Bank Nifty, which has shown significant strength. The overall positive sentiment in the market is likely to continue, with attention on sectoral performances and any potential developments that could influence the indices further.
Data as on May 22, 2026, 02:00 PM IST.
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