The Indian stock markets witnessed a mixed session this afternoon, with the Nifty 50 declining to 23,960.95, marking a 0.29% drop from its opening level. The Sensex also experienced a downturn, falling by 0.43% to 76,163.34. Meanwhile, the Nifty Metal index emerged as a notable gainer, rising by 0.96% to 13,473.65, reflecting positive sentiment in the metal sector.
Index movements
The Nifty 50 opened at 24,004.10 and reached a high of 24,089.80 before slipping to a low of 23,957.15. Throughout the session, it showed a downward trajectory, with the most significant movement occurring in the early afternoon. Similarly, the Sensex opened at 76,224.14, peaked at 76,627.04, and touched a low of 76,150.95 before settling at 76,163.34. Bank Nifty also faced pressure, opening at 55,311.80 and closing at 55,074.55, a 0.40% decrease from its opening level.
Sectoral performance
Among the sectoral indices, Nifty Metal stood out with a 0.96% increase, reaching 13,473.65. Nifty Energy also performed well, climbing 0.56% to 40,806.30. In contrast, Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty Realty faced declines, dropping 0.72% and 0.54% to 8,178.80 and 781.80, respectively. Nifty IT showed a modest gain of 0.35%, closing at 29,080.60, while Nifty Pharma slipped by 0.27% to 24,607.45.
Market breadth
The broader market indices displayed mixed trends. The Nifty 100 and Nifty 500 both saw slight declines, with the Nifty 100 down 0.25% to 24,939.00 and the Nifty 500 down 0.09% to 22,907.75. On the other hand, the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Midcap 50 indices recorded gains, rising by 0.28% and 0.23% to 62,137.45 and 17,691.70, respectively.
| Index | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,004.10 | 24,089.80 | 23,957.15 | 23,960.95 | -0.29% |
| Sensex | 76,224.14 | 76,627.04 | 76,150.95 | 76,163.34 | -0.43% |
| India VIX | 16.70 | 16.96 | 15.36 | 15.91 | -4.73% |
| Nifty Metal | 13,350.20 | 13,495.15 | 13,319.15 | 13,473.65 | +0.96% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 8,259.15 | 8,299.35 | 8,172.10 | 8,178.80 | -0.72% |
| Nifty Energy | 40,574.60 | 41,031.95 | 40,506.05 | 40,806.30 | +0.56% |
| Nifty Realty | 787.35 | 789.95 | 781.15 | 781.80 | -0.54% |
| Bank Nifty | 55,311.80 | 55,536.80 | 55,018.20 | 55,074.55 | -0.40% |
| Nifty IT | 28,970.50 | 29,203.10 | 28,943.85 | 29,080.60 | +0.35% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 62,037.25 | 62,324.20 | 61,875.85 | 62,137.45 | +0.28% |
| Nifty Pharma | 24,647.25 | 24,755.40 | 24,552.55 | 24,607.45 | -0.27% |
| Nifty 100 | 24,982.20 | 25,066.80 | 24,932.50 | 24,939.00 | -0.25% |
| Nifty Media | 1,382.05 | 1,393.70 | 1,374.40 | 1,374.95 | -0.25% |
| Nifty Midcap 50 | 17,673.90 | 17,741.90 | 17,633.75 | 17,691.70 | +0.23% |
| Nifty 500 | 22,925.65 | 23,015.00 | 22,886.95 | 22,907.75 | -0.09% |
| Nifty FMCG | 50,223.80 | 50,289.10 | 50,030.10 | 50,191.95 | +0.07% |
| Nifty Auto | 26,457.70 | 26,605.90 | 26,362.05 | 26,443.75 | -0.07% |
Market outlook
As the trading session progresses, market participants are closely monitoring the movements of key indices. The decline in Nifty 50 and Sensex suggests cautious sentiment among investors. However, gains in the metal and energy sectors indicate selective buying interest. Traders will be watching for any developments that could influence market direction in the coming days.
Data as on May 26, 2026, 02:00 PM IST.
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