The Indian stock market closed on a subdued note today, with both the Nifty 50 and the Sensex ending in the red. The Nifty 50 declined by 0.19% to close at 23,643.50, while the Sensex fell by 0.21%, settling at 75,237.99. Despite the broader market’s downturn, the Nifty Media index emerged as a significant gainer, rising by 1.98% to 1,436.10.
Index movements
The Nifty 50 opened at 23,731.40 and experienced fluctuations throughout the session, reaching a high of 23,839.30 and a low of 23,610.30 before closing at 23,643.50. The Sensex mirrored this trend, opening at 75,497.10, hitting a high of 75,870.36, and a low of 75,139.41, before closing at 75,237.99. The Bank Nifty also faced pressure, declining by 0.77% to close at 53,710.35 after opening at 54,207.75.
Sectoral performance
Sectoral indices displayed mixed performances. The Nifty Media index led the gains with a 1.98% increase, closing at 1,436.10. The Nifty IT index also performed well, rising by 1.30% to 27,716.90. Conversely, the Nifty Metal index saw a significant decline, dropping by 1.93% to 13,300.60. Other decliners included the Nifty PSU Bank, which fell by 1.80% to 8,027.20, and the Nifty Realty, down by 1.79% to 756.30.
Market breadth
The broader market indices reflected the overall negative sentiment. The Nifty 100 fell by 0.33% to 24,572.15, while the Nifty 500 declined by 0.36% to 22,531.15. Midcap indices also faced downward pressure, with the Nifty Midcap 50 down by 0.49% to 17,273.15 and the Nifty Midcap 100 decreasing by 0.45% to 60,567.15.
| Index | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23,731.40 | 23,839.30 | 23,610.30 | 23,643.50 | -0.19% |
| Sensex | 75,497.10 | 75,870.36 | 75,139.41 | 75,237.99 | -0.21% |
| Nifty Media | 1,414.40 | 1,465.90 | 1,403.40 | 1,436.10 | +1.98% |
| Nifty Metal | 13,628.65 | 13,628.65 | 13,257.45 | 13,300.60 | -1.93% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 8,164.90 | 8,166.95 | 8,016.25 | 8,027.20 | -1.80% |
| Nifty Realty | 772.05 | 773.50 | 753.75 | 756.30 | -1.79% |
| Nifty IT | 27,472.65 | 28,114.10 | 27,472.65 | 27,716.90 | +1.30% |
| India VIX | 18.61 | 19.01 | 17.42 | 18.80 | +1.02% |
| Bank Nifty | 54,207.75 | 54,325.45 | 53,628.30 | 53,710.35 | -0.77% |
| Nifty Energy | 40,324.60 | 40,338.60 | 39,741.60 | 39,816.85 | -0.66% |
| Nifty FMCG | 50,848.85 | 51,440.20 | 50,776.50 | 51,051.35 | +0.54% |
| Nifty Midcap 50 | 17,404.90 | 17,432.70 | 17,248.90 | 17,273.15 | -0.49% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 61,033.85 | 61,047.15 | 60,473.05 | 60,567.15 | -0.45% |
| Nifty 500 | 22,664.40 | 22,710.85 | 22,502.60 | 22,531.15 | -0.36% |
| Nifty Pharma | 24,644.95 | 24,847.90 | 24,557.55 | 24,634.80 | +0.34% |
| Nifty 100 | 24,702.55 | 24,775.10 | 24,540.40 | 24,572.15 | -0.33% |
| Nifty Auto | 26,131.35 | 26,357.90 | 25,967.15 | 26,070.70 | +0.08% |
Market outlook
As the market closes, investors will be keenly watching for any developments that could impact the indices in the coming sessions. The performance of sectoral indices like IT and Media suggests selective buying interest, while broader indices reflect cautious sentiment. Market participants will likely focus on global cues and domestic economic indicators for further direction.
Data as on May 15, 2026, 03:35 PM IST.
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