The Indian stock market closed on a positive note today with the Nifty 50 rising to 23,412.60, marking a 0.14% increase from its opening level. The Sensex also showed a modest gain, closing at 74,608.98, up 0.07% from the start of the session. The Nifty Metal index emerged as the top performer, surging by 3.18% to close at 13,290.80, reflecting strong investor sentiment in the metal sector.
Index movements
The Nifty 50 opened at 23,362.45 and experienced fluctuations throughout the session, reaching a high of 23,582.95 and a low of 23,262.55. The index showed resilience despite minor dips, closing at 23,412.60. Meanwhile, the Sensex opened at 74,439.34, hitting a high of 75,191.57 and a low of 74,134.48 before closing at 74,608.98. The Bank Nifty, however, faced some pressure, declining by 0.18% to end at 53,456.15, having opened at 53,600.40.
Sectoral performance
The Nifty Metal index led the sectoral gains, closing at 13,290.80, up 3.18% from its opening of 12,949.60. This strong performance was followed by the Nifty Energy index, which rose by 0.70% to 39,819.70. On the downside, the Nifty IT index fell by 1.13% to 27,916.65, and the Nifty Auto index declined by 0.97% to 25,888.95, indicating some sector-specific challenges.
Market breadth
Broader market indices also reflected positive sentiment. The Nifty 100 rose by 0.27% to 24,369.05, while the Nifty 500 gained 0.35% to close at 22,377.35. The Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Midcap 50 indices also posted gains, closing at 60,164.65 and 17,156.90, respectively, indicating a healthy market breadth.
| Index | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23,362.45 | 23,582.95 | 23,262.55 | 23,412.60 | +0.14% |
| Sensex | 74,439.34 | 75,191.57 | 74,134.48 | 74,608.98 | +0.07% |
| Nifty Metal | 12,949.60 | 13,344.10 | 12,949.20 | 13,290.80 | +3.18% |
| Nifty IT | 28,226.80 | 28,335.45 | 27,880.75 | 27,916.65 | -1.13% |
| Nifty Auto | 26,140.50 | 26,296.80 | 25,842.15 | 25,888.95 | -0.97% |
| India VIX | 19.28 | 20.13 | 18.36 | 19.43 | +0.78% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 59,761.40 | 60,607.65 | 59,560.65 | 60,164.65 | +0.77% |
| Nifty Energy | 39,465.95 | 40,009.55 | 39,337.25 | 39,819.70 | +0.70% |
| Nifty Midcap 50 | 17,082.25 | 17,293.85 | 17,002.80 | 17,156.90 | +0.59% |
| Nifty 500 | 22,292.15 | 22,532.00 | 22,208.50 | 22,377.35 | +0.35% |
| Nifty FMCG | 50,541.15 | 50,917.10 | 50,397.00 | 50,604.85 | +0.30% |
| Nifty 100 | 24,282.30 | 24,538.75 | 24,184.10 | 24,369.05 | +0.27% |
| Nifty Pharma | 23,785.35 | 24,177.85 | 23,768.90 | 23,896.05 | +0.23% |
| Nifty Realty | 764.15 | 773.80 | 758.60 | 764.25 | -0.19% |
| Bank Nifty | 53,600.40 | 54,103.90 | 53,194.25 | 53,456.15 | -0.18% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 8,093.80 | 8,135.90 | 7,974.80 | 8,064.20 | -0.09% |
| Nifty Media | 1,397.25 | 1,404.90 | 1,375.85 | 1,395.70 | -0.04% |
Market outlook
As the market closes on a positive note, investors will be keenly watching for any developments that could impact the indices in the coming days. The strong performance of the Nifty Metal index suggests a potential focus on the metal sector, while the declines in IT and Auto sectors may warrant closer scrutiny. Overall, the market sentiment remains cautiously optimistic.
Data as on May 13, 2026, 03:35 PM IST.
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