Indian equity markets witnessed a downturn on 5th May 2026, with the Nifty 50 declining to 24,032.80, marking a 0.36% drop from its opening level of 24,052.60. The Sensex also fell, closing at 77,017.79, down 0.33% from its opening of 77,103.72. The market sentiment was dampened by rising geopolitical tensions, particularly involving Iran and the United Arab Emirates, which have led to increased energy prices.
Index movements
The Nifty 50 experienced fluctuations throughout the trading session, reaching a high of 24,081.70 and a low of 23,882.05. The Sensex mirrored this volatility, with a high of 77,151.33 and a low of 76,515.03. Meanwhile, the Bank Nifty index closed at 54,547.05, down 0.60% from its opening of 54,691.30, after hitting a high of 54,888.55 and a low of 54,221.65.
Sectoral performance
Sectoral indices showed mixed performance. The Nifty Realty index was the most affected, dropping 1.41% to close at 801.25 from an opening of 813.05. In contrast, the Nifty FMCG index gained 0.64%, closing at 51,593.55. The Nifty Auto index also rose by 0.63% to 26,192.10, while the Nifty Pharma index increased by 0.40% to 23,568.95.
Market breadth
Broader market indices reflected a varied trend. The Nifty 100 closed slightly higher at 24,990.30, a 0.20% decline from its open. The Nifty 500 also saw a minor decrease, closing at 22,808.25, down 0.10%. The Nifty Midcap 100 index showed resilience, gaining 0.17% to close at 60,264.50.
| Index | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,052.60 | 24,081.70 | 23,882.05 | 24,032.80 | -0.36% |
| Sensex | 77,103.72 | 77,151.33 | 76,515.03 | 77,017.79 | -0.33% |
| India VIX | 18.30 | 18.84 | 17.71 | 17.91 | -2.13% |
| Nifty Realty | 813.05 | 815.90 | 798.40 | 801.25 | -1.41% |
| Nifty FMCG | 51,249.85 | 51,642.70 | 51,036.25 | 51,593.55 | +0.64% |
| Nifty Auto | 26,033.15 | 26,253.20 | 25,805.80 | 26,192.10 | +0.63% |
| Bank Nifty | 54,691.30 | 54,888.55 | 54,221.65 | 54,547.05 | -0.60% |
| Nifty Pharma | 23,525.90 | 23,619.00 | 23,379.10 | 23,568.95 | +0.40% |
| Nifty 100 | 24,982.80 | 25,033.00 | 24,831.40 | 24,990.30 | -0.20% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 8,430.85 | 8,492.45 | 8,372.45 | 8,439.25 | -0.20% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 60,165.75 | 60,347.90 | 59,878.35 | 60,264.50 | +0.17% |
| Nifty Metal | 12,955.20 | 13,041.10 | 12,880.95 | 12,989.60 | +0.13% |
| Nifty IT | 29,069.85 | 29,407.00 | 28,889.45 | 29,107.30 | +0.11% |
| Nifty 500 | 22,796.65 | 22,842.25 | 22,672.80 | 22,808.25 | -0.10% |
| Nifty Media | 1,445.65 | 1,468.10 | 1,440.35 | 1,449.30 | +0.08% |
| Nifty Midcap 50 | 16,984.40 | 17,029.30 | 16,887.15 | 16,997.60 | +0.07% |
| Nifty Energy | 41,014.00 | 41,224.05 | 40,687.90 | 40,990.00 | +0.05% |
Market outlook
As the markets close, investors remain cautious due to the ongoing geopolitical tensions and their potential impact on energy prices. The focus will likely remain on global developments and their implications for the Indian economy in the coming sessions.
Data as on May 5, 2026, 03:35 PM IST.
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