The Indian stock market closed with mixed sentiments on 27 May 2026, as the Nifty 50 ended the day marginally down by 0.03% at 23,907.15. The Sensex also witnessed a decline, closing at 75,867.80, down 0.19% from its opening level. Despite these declines, the Nifty Media index emerged as a significant gainer, rising by 3.05% to close at 1,417.15.
Index movements
The Nifty 50 opened at 23,880.35 and traded within a range of 23,858.25 to 23,983.20 throughout the session. It showed some volatility, with notable movements including a dip to 23,871.75 at 10:00 and a peak at 23,976.00 by 11:30. The Sensex, opening at 75,939.86, reached a high of 76,224.68 and a low of 75,748.21, ultimately closing at 75,867.80, marking a 0.19% decrease from its opening.
Sectoral performance
Sectoral indices displayed varied performances. Nifty Media led the gains with a 3.05% increase, closing at 1,417.15. Nifty Energy and Nifty Metal also posted gains, rising by 1.77% and 1.67% respectively. Conversely, the Bank Nifty declined by 0.43% to 54,853.85, and Nifty IT fell by 0.25% to 28,906.70. The Nifty FMCG index also saw a slight decline of 0.17%, closing at 50,141.90.
Market breadth
The broader market indices showed a positive trend. The Nifty Midcap 100 rose by 0.42% to 62,558.85, while the Nifty 500 increased by 0.31% to 22,967.40. The Nifty 100 also saw a modest gain of 0.24%, closing at 24,970.85. The Nifty Realty and Nifty PSU Bank indices posted slight gains of 0.33% and 0.31% respectively.
| Index | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23,880.35 | 23,983.20 | 23,858.25 | 23,907.15 | -0.03% |
| Sensex | 75,939.86 | 76,224.68 | 75,748.21 | 75,867.80 | -0.19% |
| India VIX | 16.13 | 16.33 | 14.70 | 14.98 | -7.13% |
| Nifty Media | 1,380.75 | 1,432.35 | 1,378.20 | 1,417.15 | +3.05% |
| Nifty Energy | 40,562.50 | 41,638.30 | 40,509.50 | 41,535.75 | +1.77% |
| Nifty Metal | 13,556.70 | 13,873.75 | 13,555.75 | 13,718.30 | +1.67% |
| Nifty Auto | 26,509.25 | 26,976.55 | 26,473.75 | 26,864.20 | +1.45% |
| Bank Nifty | 54,992.95 | 55,221.70 | 54,738.60 | 54,853.85 | -0.43% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 62,392.95 | 62,704.10 | 62,357.80 | 62,558.85 | +0.42% |
| Nifty Realty | 783.25 | 793.75 | 780.70 | 784.55 | +0.33% |
| Nifty 500 | 22,895.75 | 22,999.45 | 22,886.45 | 22,967.40 | +0.31% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 8,207.80 | 8,266.55 | 8,196.90 | 8,225.45 | +0.31% |
| Nifty IT | 28,928.90 | 29,116.40 | 28,800.90 | 28,906.70 | -0.25% |
| Nifty 100 | 24,888.35 | 25,014.30 | 24,877.95 | 24,970.85 | +0.24% |
| Nifty Pharma | 24,747.50 | 24,822.65 | 24,608.45 | 24,716.00 | +0.23% |
| Nifty FMCG | 50,320.75 | 50,467.50 | 50,053.90 | 50,141.90 | -0.17% |
| Nifty Midcap 50 | 17,762.60 | 17,843.00 | 17,709.30 | 17,754.95 | +0.08% |
Market outlook
As the market closes with mixed results, investors will be keenly observing the upcoming economic data releases and global market trends for further cues. The performance of sectoral indices, particularly the strong showing by Nifty Media, suggests selective buying interest, while the decline in the Bank Nifty and IT sectors indicates areas of caution. Market participants will continue to monitor domestic and international developments to gauge future market direction.
Data as on May 27, 2026, 03:35 PM IST.
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