The Indian stock market closed on a mixed note today, with the Nifty 50 ending at 23,654.70, a slight decline of 0.02% from its opening level. The Sensex also saw a downturn, closing at 75,183.36, down 0.18% from the open. Despite these declines, the Nifty Realty index emerged as a strong performer, gaining 1.05% to close at 775.10.
Index movements
The Nifty 50 opened at 23,830.05 and reached a high of 23,859.90 before dipping to a low of 23,596.60. Throughout the session, the index showed volatility, with notable movements at various intervals, ultimately closing slightly below its opening level. The Sensex mirrored this trend, opening at 75,732.42, hitting a high of 75,945.79, and a low of 74,996.78 before settling at 75,183.36.
The Bank Nifty also experienced a decline, opening at 53,963.10 and closing at 53,439.40, marking a 0.23% decrease. It reached a high of 54,109.15 and a low of 53,156.15 during the day.
Sectoral performance
Among the sectoral indices, the Nifty Realty index stood out with a 1.05% increase, closing at 775.10. The Nifty Energy index also posted gains, rising by 0.31% to 40,277.80. On the other hand, the Nifty IT index declined by 0.56% to 29,021.10, and the Nifty FMCG index fell by 0.51% to 50,263.55. The Nifty Media index also saw a decrease of 0.35%, closing at 1,395.10.
Market breadth
The broader market indices showed varied performances. The Nifty 100 closed at 24,596.40, up by 0.02% from the open. The Nifty 500 ended at 22,602.85, reflecting a 0.11% increase. In contrast, the Nifty Midcap 50 and Nifty Midcap 100 experienced declines, closing at 17,454.10 and 61,300.60, respectively.
| Index | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23,830.05 | 23,859.90 | 23,596.60 | 23,654.70 | -0.02% |
| Sensex | 75,732.42 | 75,945.79 | 74,996.78 | 75,183.36 | -0.18% |
| India VIX | 18.44 | 18.44 | 17.43 | 17.82 | -3.36% |
| Nifty Realty | 772.85 | 779.90 | 770.20 | 775.10 | +1.05% |
| Nifty IT | 29,277.95 | 29,328.35 | 28,964.95 | 29,021.10 | -0.56% |
| Nifty FMCG | 50,800.80 | 50,901.60 | 50,138.10 | 50,263.55 | -0.51% |
| Nifty Media | 1,412.45 | 1,417.60 | 1,389.80 | 1,395.10 | -0.35% |
| Nifty Energy | 40,362.75 | 40,622.75 | 40,202.70 | 40,277.80 | +0.31% |
| Nifty Auto | 26,147.70 | 26,235.20 | 25,901.00 | 25,986.25 | +0.28% |
| Nifty Midcap 50 | 17,620.45 | 17,660.00 | 17,413.55 | 17,454.10 | -0.26% |
| Bank Nifty | 53,963.10 | 54,109.15 | 53,156.15 | 53,439.40 | -0.23% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 8,051.45 | 8,079.30 | 7,967.00 | 7,988.35 | +0.22% |
| Nifty Metal | 13,312.05 | 13,348.40 | 13,181.50 | 13,213.50 | +0.20% |
| Nifty Pharma | 24,994.10 | 25,001.00 | 24,782.65 | 24,890.90 | +0.19% |
| Nifty 500 | 22,745.90 | 22,781.00 | 22,557.00 | 22,602.85 | +0.11% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 61,772.60 | 61,894.55 | 61,180.40 | 61,300.60 | -0.04% |
| Nifty 100 | 24,775.30 | 24,808.85 | 24,546.00 | 24,596.40 | +0.02% |
Market outlook
As the market closes, investors are likely to monitor global cues and domestic economic indicators for further direction. The performance of sectoral indices, particularly the realty and energy sectors, may continue to influence market sentiment in the coming sessions. The volatility index, India VIX, decreased by 3.36%, suggesting a potential reduction in market volatility.
Data as on May 21, 2026, 03:35 PM IST.
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