The Indian stock market closed on a subdued note today, with the Nifty 50 declining to 23,913.70, marking a 0.49% drop from its opening level. The Sensex also fell, closing at 76,009.70, down 0.63% from the open. Despite the overall negative sentiment, the Nifty Metal index emerged as a bright spot, gaining 1.10% to close at 13,492.55.
Index movements
The Nifty 50 opened at 24,004.10 and experienced fluctuations throughout the day, reaching a high of 24,089.80 and a low of 23,885.45. The index’s trajectory showed a gradual decline after an initial rise, with significant drops observed after 13:00 IST. The Sensex mirrored this trend, opening at 76,224.14, peaking at 76,627.04, and hitting a low of 75,909.68 before closing at 76,009.70. Bank Nifty also saw a decline, closing at 55,092.90, down 0.36% from its opening of 55,311.80.
Sectoral performance
Among sectoral indices, Nifty Metal was the standout performer, closing at 13,492.55, up 1.10% from its opening. Nifty Energy also posted gains, rising 0.58% to 40,814.60. On the downside, Nifty Realty fell 0.52% to 782.00, and Nifty PSU Bank declined 0.46% to 8,200.20. The Nifty FMCG and Nifty Auto indices showed modest gains of 0.14% and 0.07%, respectively.
Market breadth
The broader market indices reflected a mixed trend. The Nifty 100 closed at 24,910.10, down 0.37%, while the Nifty 500 ended at 22,897.20, a slight decrease of 0.14%. Midcap indices showed resilience, with the Nifty Midcap 100 rising 0.54% to 62,298.90 and the Nifty Midcap 50 increasing 0.51% to 17,741.15.
| Index | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,004.10 | 24,089.80 | 23,885.45 | 23,913.70 | -0.49% |
| Sensex | 76,224.14 | 76,627.04 | 75,909.68 | 76,009.70 | -0.63% |
| India VIX | 16.70 | 16.96 | 15.36 | 16.13 | -3.41% |
| Nifty Metal | 13,350.20 | 13,516.35 | 13,319.15 | 13,492.55 | +1.10% |
| Nifty Energy | 40,574.60 | 41,031.95 | 40,506.05 | 40,814.60 | +0.58% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 62,037.25 | 62,365.25 | 61,875.85 | 62,298.90 | +0.54% |
| Nifty Realty | 787.35 | 789.95 | 779.70 | 782.00 | -0.52% |
| Nifty Midcap 50 | 17,673.90 | 17,764.75 | 17,633.75 | 17,741.15 | +0.51% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 8,259.15 | 8,299.35 | 8,165.80 | 8,200.20 | -0.46% |
| Nifty 100 | 24,982.20 | 25,066.80 | 24,872.15 | 24,910.10 | -0.37% |
| Bank Nifty | 55,311.80 | 55,536.80 | 54,979.75 | 55,092.90 | -0.36% |
| Nifty Media | 1,382.05 | 1,393.70 | 1,371.90 | 1,375.15 | -0.24% |
| Nifty 500 | 22,925.65 | 23,015.00 | 22,858.20 | 22,897.20 | -0.14% |
| Nifty FMCG | 50,223.80 | 50,300.45 | 50,030.10 | 50,227.35 | +0.14% |
| Nifty Auto | 26,457.70 | 26,605.90 | 26,362.05 | 26,480.50 | +0.07% |
| Nifty Pharma | 24,647.25 | 24,755.40 | 24,552.55 | 24,659.20 | -0.06% |
| Nifty IT | 28,970.50 | 29,203.10 | 28,919.05 | 28,978.50 | +0.00% |
Market outlook
As the market closed on a mixed note, investors will be watching for any developments in global markets and domestic economic indicators that could influence future trading sessions. The performance of sectoral indices, particularly Nifty Metal, suggests selective buying interest, which could continue to impact market sentiment in the coming days.
Data as on May 26, 2026, 03:35 PM IST.
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