The Indian stock market witnessed a positive trend in the afternoon session, with the Nifty 50 climbing to 24,100.00, marking a 0.28% increase from its opening level. The Sensex also showed a modest gain, rising to 77,107.19, up 0.12% from the open. Positive global cues and a decline in global crude prices have contributed to the upbeat market sentiment.
Index movements
The Nifty 50 opened at 24,171.00 and reached a high of 24,250.85, while its low was recorded at 23,997.90. The index has shown resilience throughout the session, maintaining levels above the 24,000 mark. The Sensex, which opened at 77,424.36, touched a high of 77,675.01 and a low of 76,773.25, reflecting a steady performance. The Bank Nifty, another key index, opened at 55,113.40 and is currently at 54,919.60, showing a 0.68% increase from its opening level.
Sectoral performance
Among sectoral indices, Nifty Pharma emerged as the top gainer, surging by 2.66% to 24,196.70 from its opening level of 23,743.20. The Nifty IT index also showed positive movement, currently at 29,229.25, up 0.42% from the open. On the other hand, the Nifty Energy index experienced a decline, falling by 0.51% to 40,780.95.
Market breadth
The broader market indices reflected a positive trend, with the Nifty Midcap 50 rising by 1.61% to 17,271.50 and the Nifty Midcap 100 increasing by 1.31% to 61,056.40. The Nifty 500 index is currently at 22,951.65, up 0.63% from its opening level. These movements indicate a broad-based recovery across various market segments.
| Index | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,171.00 | 24,250.85 | 23,997.90 | 24,100.00 | +0.28% |
| Sensex | 77,424.36 | 77,675.01 | 76,773.25 | 77,107.19 | +0.12% |
| India VIX | 17.91 | 18.08 | 16.77 | 17.43 | -2.68% |
| Nifty Pharma | 23,743.20 | 24,264.85 | 23,640.75 | 24,196.70 | +2.66% |
| Nifty Midcap 50 | 17,201.85 | 17,274.55 | 17,168.00 | 17,271.50 | +1.61% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 60,925.95 | 61,071.65 | 60,759.70 | 61,056.40 | +1.31% |
| Nifty Realty | 806.15 | 811.75 | 802.05 | 810.90 | +1.20% |
| Nifty Metal | 13,131.60 | 13,171.45 | 13,019.25 | 13,136.80 | +1.13% |
| Nifty Auto | 26,502.15 | 26,694.45 | 26,278.95 | 26,440.80 | +0.95% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 8,574.00 | 8,636.45 | 8,461.90 | 8,518.75 | +0.94% |
| Nifty Media | 1,459.15 | 1,466.65 | 1,444.50 | 1,459.95 | +0.73% |
| Bank Nifty | 55,113.40 | 55,344.95 | 54,587.20 | 54,919.60 | +0.68% |
| Nifty 500 | 22,978.95 | 23,030.95 | 22,849.95 | 22,951.65 | +0.63% |
| Nifty Energy | 41,187.25 | 41,219.10 | 40,652.85 | 40,780.95 | -0.51% |
| Nifty FMCG | 51,898.85 | 51,947.35 | 51,194.70 | 51,369.60 | -0.43% |
| Nifty IT | 29,435.50 | 29,646.05 | 29,129.20 | 29,229.25 | +0.42% |
| Nifty 100 | 25,148.80 | 25,220.40 | 24,973.20 | 25,083.05 | +0.37% |
Market outlook
As the market progresses, investors will be closely monitoring global cues and commodity prices, particularly crude oil, which have been influential in today’s market movements. The focus will remain on sectoral performances, especially in pharmaceuticals and IT, which have shown significant gains. The overall sentiment appears positive, but market participants will remain vigilant for any shifts in global economic indicators.
Data as on May 6, 2026, 02:00 PM IST.
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