The Indian stock market witnessed a downturn in the morning session with both the Nifty 50 and Sensex indices showing declines. The Nifty 50 is currently at 23,467.75, marking a 0.74% drop from its opening level of 23,482.20. Similarly, the Sensex has decreased by 0.73% from its opening, currently standing at 74,686.70. The market sentiment appears cautious as sectoral indices show mixed performances.
Index movements
The Nifty 50 opened at 23,482.20 and has seen a high of 23,494.60 and a low of 23,317.10 during the session. The index has shown some recovery from its earlier low, following a trajectory that saw it dip to 23,345.25 before climbing back to its current level. The Sensex, opening at 74,807.97, recorded a high of the same level and a low of 74,180.26, indicating a similar pattern of recovery from its lows. Bank Nifty also faced pressure, opening at 53,282.15 and currently trading at 53,074.35, down 1.18% from the open.
Sectoral performance
The sectoral indices displayed varied performances with the Nifty PSU Bank index leading the declines, currently at 7,845.40, down 2.26% from its opening level of 7,949.90. The Nifty Media index is also down by 2.24%, trading at 1,404.00. On the positive side, the Nifty IT index has shown resilience, gaining 1.25% to reach 28,062.75 from its opening of 27,689.60. Other sectors such as Nifty Auto and Nifty Metal have also seen declines of 1.88% and 1.75%, respectively.
Market breadth
The broader market indices reflect a bearish trend with the Nifty 100 down by 0.96% at 24,337.45 and the Nifty 500 declining by 1.13% to 22,276.00. The Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Midcap 50 indices have also faced losses, down 1.24% and 1.07%, respectively, indicating a widespread cautious sentiment across the market.
| Index | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23,482.20 | 23,494.60 | 23,317.10 | 23,467.75 | -0.74% |
| Sensex | 74,807.97 | 74,807.97 | 74,180.26 | 74,686.70 | -0.73% |
| India VIX | 18.79 | 20.05 | 17.72 | 19.52 | +3.89% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 7,949.90 | 7,957.40 | 7,809.15 | 7,845.40 | -2.26% |
| Nifty Media | 1,421.60 | 1,424.60 | 1,392.05 | 1,404.00 | -2.24% |
| Nifty Auto | 25,909.30 | 25,921.10 | 25,486.40 | 25,581.85 | -1.88% |
| Nifty Metal | 13,157.65 | 13,167.15 | 12,985.00 | 13,067.75 | -1.75% |
| Nifty Realty | 746.40 | 746.70 | 734.90 | 744.50 | -1.56% |
| Nifty IT | 27,689.60 | 28,064.55 | 27,663.80 | 28,062.75 | +1.25% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 60,183.90 | 60,198.80 | 59,457.65 | 59,814.00 | -1.24% |
| Nifty Energy | 39,607.65 | 39,607.65 | 39,144.05 | 39,323.35 | -1.24% |
| Bank Nifty | 53,282.15 | 53,308.40 | 52,783.45 | 53,074.35 | -1.18% |
| Nifty 500 | 22,382.00 | 22,385.75 | 22,150.50 | 22,276.00 | -1.13% |
| Nifty Midcap 50 | 17,163.90 | 17,169.85 | 16,981.55 | 17,088.35 | -1.07% |
| Nifty 100 | 24,406.15 | 24,413.20 | 24,193.45 | 24,337.45 | -0.96% |
| Nifty FMCG | 50,973.80 | 50,974.45 | 50,344.10 | 50,674.20 | -0.74% |
| Nifty Pharma | 24,617.00 | 24,642.20 | 24,436.25 | 24,599.70 | -0.14% |
Market outlook
As the session progresses, market participants will be keenly observing any developments that could influence sentiment further. The mixed performance across sectors suggests a cautious approach among investors. The focus may remain on global cues and domestic economic indicators that could impact market direction in the coming days.
Data as on May 18, 2026, 11:00 AM IST.
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