The Indian stock market witnessed a mixed session today, with the Nifty 50 closing at 23,719.30, marking a gain of 0.27% from its opening level. The Sensex also showed positive momentum, ending at 75,415.35, up 0.31% from the open. However, the Nifty Media index led the declines, dropping 1.47% to close at 1,374.55.
Index movements
The Nifty 50 opened at 23,671.20 and reached an intraday high of 23,835.65, while the low was recorded at 23,671.00. Throughout the session, the index showed a steady upward trajectory, peaking in the early afternoon before settling slightly lower. The Sensex mirrored this trend, opening at 75,260.39, hitting a high of 75,810.97, and a low of 75,230.75, before closing positively.
The Bank Nifty showcased a strong performance, climbing 1.15% from its opening level of 53,483.85 to close at 54,055.35. The index reached a high of 54,213.05, indicating robust activity in the banking sector.
Sectoral performance
Sectoral indices displayed varied performances. The Nifty Metal index gained 0.44%, closing at 13,271.60, while the Nifty IT index declined by 0.37% to finish at 28,912.45. The Nifty Pharma index also saw a decline, ending the day 1.27% lower at 24,573.95. Meanwhile, the Nifty Energy and Nifty FMCG indices experienced minor declines of 0.10% and 0.03%, respectively.
Market breadth
Broader market indices reflected a mixed sentiment. The Nifty 100 rose by 0.30% to 24,669.30, and the Nifty 500 increased by 0.21% to 22,651.30. The Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Midcap 50 both recorded gains of 0.14%, closing at 61,389.30 and 17,478.25, respectively. However, the Nifty Realty index saw a slight decline of 0.09%, closing at 774.40.
| Index | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23,671.20 | 23,835.65 | 23,671.00 | 23,719.30 | +0.27% |
| Sensex | 75,260.39 | 75,810.97 | 75,230.75 | 75,415.35 | +0.31% |
| Nifty Media | 1,402.45 | 1,402.45 | 1,372.25 | 1,374.55 | -1.47% |
| Nifty Pharma | 24,960.75 | 24,979.10 | 24,519.75 | 24,573.95 | -1.27% |
| Bank Nifty | 53,483.85 | 54,213.05 | 53,483.55 | 54,055.35 | +1.15% |
| India VIX | 17.82 | 19.03 | 16.47 | 17.91 | +0.51% |
| Nifty Metal | 13,239.15 | 13,293.85 | 13,196.85 | 13,271.60 | +0.44% |
| Nifty IT | 29,072.60 | 29,181.95 | 28,792.50 | 28,912.45 | -0.37% |
| Nifty 100 | 24,621.20 | 24,772.00 | 24,613.30 | 24,669.30 | +0.30% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 7,991.45 | 8,037.65 | 7,978.80 | 8,006.15 | +0.22% |
| Nifty 500 | 22,639.70 | 22,727.90 | 22,604.80 | 22,651.30 | +0.21% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 61,490.25 | 61,501.80 | 61,094.60 | 61,389.30 | +0.14% |
| Nifty Midcap 50 | 17,513.20 | 17,516.10 | 17,393.00 | 17,478.25 | +0.14% |
| Nifty Auto | 26,045.85 | 26,215.20 | 25,980.60 | 26,017.10 | +0.12% |
| Nifty Energy | 40,292.30 | 40,360.40 | 40,182.35 | 40,237.60 | -0.10% |
| Nifty Realty | 778.45 | 780.35 | 765.80 | 774.40 | -0.09% |
| Nifty FMCG | 50,308.50 | 50,520.15 | 50,035.25 | 50,249.80 | -0.03% |
Market outlook
As the market closed on a mixed note, investors will be keenly observing the upcoming economic data releases and global market trends for further cues. The performance of sectoral indices, particularly the media and pharma sectors, will be under scrutiny in the coming sessions.
Data as on May 22, 2026, 03:35 PM IST.
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