The Indian stock market witnessed a positive session today with the Nifty 50 closing at 23,659.00, marking a 0.17% increase from its opening level. The Sensex also ended on a high note, rising by 0.16% to close at 75,318.39. Among the sectoral indices, Nifty Energy emerged as the top performer, surging by 1.48% to 40,154.95.
Index movements
The Nifty 50 opened at 23,457.25 and experienced a steady climb throughout the trading session. It reached an intraday high of 23,690.90 and a low of 23,397.30 before settling at 23,659.00. The Sensex followed a similar trajectory, opening at 74,806.49, hitting a high of 75,406.18, and a low of 74,529.41, before closing at 75,318.39. The Bank Nifty also showed positive movement, closing at 53,562.20, up 0.29% from its opening of 53,015.70.
Sectoral performance
Sectoral indices displayed mixed performances. Nifty Energy led the gains with a significant rise of 1.48%, closing at 40,154.95. Nifty Auto also performed well, increasing by 0.84% to 25,914.35. On the other hand, Nifty Media and Nifty FMCG faced declines, with Nifty Media dropping by 1.45% to 1,400.05 and Nifty FMCG decreasing by 0.71% to 50,520.55. Nifty IT experienced a slight decline of 0.42%, closing at 29,185.15.
Market breadth
The broader market indices reflected a positive trend. The Nifty 100 rose by 0.24% to 24,590.60, and the Nifty 500 increased by 0.25% to 22,578.15. Midcap indices also showed gains, with the Nifty Midcap 100 up by 0.49% to 61,323.30 and the Nifty Midcap 50 rising by 0.49% to 17,499.80.
| Index | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23,457.25 | 23,690.90 | 23,397.30 | 23,659.00 | +0.17% |
| Sensex | 74,806.49 | 75,406.18 | 74,529.41 | 75,318.39 | +0.16% |
| Nifty Energy | 39,402.00 | 40,227.65 | 39,249.05 | 40,154.95 | +1.48% |
| Nifty Media | 1,397.50 | 1,405.60 | 1,387.95 | 1,400.05 | -1.45% |
| India VIX | 18.68 | 19.46 | 18.06 | 18.44 | -1.28% |
| Nifty Auto | 25,538.90 | 26,007.35 | 25,325.60 | 25,914.35 | +0.84% |
| Nifty FMCG | 50,564.70 | 50,657.70 | 50,313.35 | 50,520.55 | -0.71% |
| Nifty Realty | 754.45 | 769.20 | 747.35 | 767.05 | +0.57% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 60,643.10 | 61,401.60 | 60,478.40 | 61,323.30 | +0.49% |
| Nifty Midcap 50 | 17,296.20 | 17,521.20 | 17,248.90 | 17,499.80 | +0.49% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 7,874.25 | 7,983.20 | 7,823.75 | 7,970.90 | +0.43% |
| Nifty IT | 29,140.80 | 29,517.15 | 29,036.65 | 29,185.15 | -0.42% |
| Bank Nifty | 53,015.70 | 53,640.90 | 52,836.10 | 53,562.20 | +0.29% |
| Nifty 500 | 22,379.85 | 22,597.65 | 22,316.45 | 22,578.15 | +0.25% |
| Nifty 100 | 24,368.35 | 24,619.05 | 24,303.15 | 24,590.60 | +0.24% |
| Nifty Metal | 13,069.75 | 13,201.25 | 13,004.30 | 13,186.50 | +0.17% |
| Nifty Pharma | 24,807.05 | 25,043.15 | 24,775.45 | 24,843.15 | -0.10% |
Market outlook
As the market closes on a positive note, investors will be keenly watching the upcoming economic data releases and global market trends for further cues. The performance of sectoral indices, particularly Nifty Energy, suggests a positive sentiment in the energy sector, which may continue to influence market dynamics in the coming sessions.
Data as on May 20, 2026, 03:35 PM IST.
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