In the afternoon session, the Indian stock market witnessed a slight decline with the Nifty 50 index trading at 23,888.65, down 0.10% from its opening level of 23,880.35. The Sensex also experienced a dip, currently at 75,902.14, marking a 0.14% decrease from its opening of 75,939.86. Despite these declines, the market sentiment was buoyed by significant gains in the Nifty Media index, which surged 4.09% to 1,431.40.
Index movements
The Nifty 50 index opened at 23,880.35 and reached a high of 23,983.20, while the low was recorded at 23,868.50. The index has shown a fluctuating trajectory throughout the session, with notable movements at 10:15 and 11:00 when it reached 23,942.15 and 23,967.75, respectively. The Sensex, on the other hand, opened at 75,939.86, touched a high of 76,224.68, and a low of 75,797.01, currently trading at 75,902.14. The Bank Nifty index also faced a decline, trading at 54,845.90, down 0.45% from its opening of 54,992.95.
Sectoral performance
Sectoral indices exhibited mixed performance. Nifty Media led the gains with a 4.09% rise, reaching 1,431.40. Nifty Metal also performed well, increasing by 1.50% to 13,694.70. The Nifty Auto and Nifty Energy indices saw gains of 0.94% and 0.75%, respectively. However, the Nifty IT index declined by 0.40%, currently at 28,861.95, while Nifty FMCG saw a slight dip of 0.12% to 50,166.10.
Market breadth
The broader market indices showed modest gains. The Nifty 100 index rose by 0.07% to 24,928.25, while the Nifty 500 increased by 0.14% to 22,929.25. The Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Midcap 50 indices displayed slight movements, with the former up by 0.27% and the latter down by 0.02%.
| Index | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23,880.35 | 23,983.20 | 23,868.50 | 23,888.65 | -0.10% |
| Sensex | 75,939.86 | 76,224.68 | 75,797.01 | 75,902.14 | -0.14% |
| India VIX | 16.13 | 16.33 | 14.84 | 15.22 | -5.64% |
| Nifty Media | 1,380.75 | 1,431.55 | 1,378.20 | 1,431.40 | +4.09% |
| Nifty Metal | 13,556.70 | 13,873.75 | 13,555.75 | 13,694.70 | +1.50% |
| Nifty Auto | 26,509.25 | 26,783.55 | 26,473.75 | 26,729.55 | +0.94% |
| Nifty Energy | 40,562.50 | 41,251.80 | 40,509.50 | 41,120.65 | +0.75% |
| Bank Nifty | 54,992.95 | 55,221.70 | 54,830.65 | 54,845.90 | -0.45% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 8,207.80 | 8,266.55 | 8,196.90 | 8,235.80 | +0.43% |
| Nifty IT | 28,928.90 | 29,116.40 | 28,832.00 | 28,861.95 | -0.40% |
| Nifty Realty | 783.25 | 793.75 | 780.70 | 784.50 | +0.32% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 62,392.95 | 62,704.10 | 62,357.80 | 62,468.00 | +0.27% |
| Nifty Pharma | 24,747.50 | 24,822.65 | 24,608.45 | 24,706.35 | +0.19% |
| Nifty 500 | 22,895.75 | 22,999.45 | 22,886.45 | 22,929.25 | +0.14% |
| Nifty FMCG | 50,320.75 | 50,467.50 | 50,055.40 | 50,166.10 | -0.12% |
| Nifty 100 | 24,888.35 | 25,014.30 | 24,877.95 | 24,928.25 | +0.07% |
| Nifty Midcap 50 | 17,762.60 | 17,843.00 | 17,709.30 | 17,738.45 | -0.02% |
Market outlook
As the trading session progresses, investors will be closely monitoring the movements in the Nifty and Sensex, especially given the mixed performance across sectoral indices. The significant rise in the Nifty Media index suggests a positive sentiment in the media sector, which could influence broader market trends. Market participants will also be keeping an eye on global cues and domestic economic indicators for further direction.
Data as on May 27, 2026, 02:00 PM IST.
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