The Indian stock market witnessed a mixed session today, with the Nifty 50 closing slightly lower at 24,326.65, marking a marginal decline of 0.02% from its opening level. The Sensex also ended in the red, dropping 0.15% to close at 77,844.52. Despite the overall subdued sentiment, the Nifty Auto index emerged as a significant gainer, surging 1.93% to settle at 27,339.95.
Index movements
The Nifty 50 opened at 24,398.50 and experienced fluctuations throughout the day, reaching a high of 24,482.10 and a low of 24,284.00. The index trajectory showed varied movements, with notable levels at 24,405.00 shortly after opening and a dip to 24,301.50 before recovering slightly to close at 24,326.65. Meanwhile, the Sensex opened at 78,339.24, peaked at 78,384.70, and touched a low of 77,713.21 before closing at 77,844.52.
The Bank Nifty index showed a modest gain, closing at 56,047.40, up 0.12% from its opening of 56,114.00. It recorded a high of 56,334.15 and a low of 55,783.20 during the session.
Sectoral performance
The Nifty Auto index led the sectoral gains, closing at 27,339.95, up 1.93% from its opening level. Other sectoral indices such as Nifty Midcap 50 and Nifty Midcap 100 also posted gains, rising 1.41% and 1.10%, respectively. The Nifty Energy index climbed 0.82% to close at 41,141.95.
On the downside, the Nifty IT index fell 0.77% to 29,043.50, while the Nifty FMCG index declined 0.76% to 51,068.45. The Nifty PSU Bank index also saw a decline, closing at 8,636.60, down 0.49%.
Market breadth
The broader market indices showed a mixed trend. The Nifty 100 index closed slightly higher at 25,319.50, up 0.03%. The Nifty 500 index ended almost flat at 23,214.00, with a marginal gain of 0.35%. The Nifty Metal and Nifty Media indices also posted modest gains, closing at 13,165.40 and 1,472.20, respectively.
| Index | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,398.50 | 24,482.10 | 24,284.00 | 24,326.65 | -0.02% |
| Sensex | 78,339.24 | 78,384.70 | 77,713.21 | 77,844.52 | -0.15% |
| Nifty Auto | 26,983.15 | 27,533.20 | 26,878.15 | 27,339.95 | +1.93% |
| Nifty Midcap 50 | 17,470.75 | 17,644.10 | 17,420.55 | 17,617.55 | +1.41% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 61,658.90 | 62,094.40 | 61,441.15 | 62,003.15 | +1.10% |
| Nifty Energy | 40,952.35 | 41,241.10 | 40,840.75 | 41,141.95 | +0.82% |
| Nifty IT | 29,377.80 | 29,418.00 | 29,009.40 | 29,043.50 | -0.77% |
| Nifty FMCG | 51,485.45 | 51,504.95 | 51,000.10 | 51,068.45 | -0.76% |
| Nifty Realty | 824.60 | 828.95 | 813.80 | 827.50 | +0.63% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 8,741.55 | 8,745.15 | 8,597.40 | 8,636.60 | -0.49% |
| India VIX | 16.68 | 17.20 | 15.17 | 16.62 | -0.36% |
| Nifty 500 | 23,219.35 | 23,304.50 | 23,142.45 | 23,214.00 | +0.35% |
| Nifty Metal | 13,182.65 | 13,256.20 | 13,129.80 | 13,165.40 | +0.27% |
| Nifty Media | 1,474.80 | 1,483.80 | 1,464.70 | 1,472.20 | +0.21% |
| Bank Nifty | 56,114.00 | 56,334.15 | 55,783.20 | 56,047.40 | +0.12% |
| Nifty Pharma | 24,153.15 | 24,268.10 | 24,095.30 | 24,135.50 | +0.10% |
| Nifty 100 | 25,388.85 | 25,460.90 | 25,267.90 | 25,319.50 | +0.03% |
Market outlook
As the trading session concluded, the market displayed a mixed sentiment with sectoral indices showing varied performances. Investors will be closely monitoring global cues and domestic developments in the coming days to gauge the market’s direction. The Nifty Auto’s strong performance today highlights the sector’s potential, while other sectors may need to show resilience to sustain positive momentum.
Data as on May 7, 2026, 03:35 PM IST.
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