The Indian stock market witnessed a positive session today, with the Nifty 50 climbing to 24,049.55, marking a 1.39% increase from its opening level. The Sensex also showed strength, rising by 1.50% to reach 76,549.82. Notably, the Nifty PSU Bank index led the sectoral gains with a significant 3.12% rise, closing at 8,256.15.
Index movements
The Nifty 50 opened at 23,940.25 and experienced a steady upward trajectory throughout the trading session. It reached a high of 24,054.45 and a low of 23,922.85 before closing at 24,049.55. The Sensex mirrored this positive sentiment, opening at 76,135.82, hitting a high of 76,559.07, and a low of 76,097.02, before closing at 76,549.82. The Bank Nifty also performed well, opening at 54,610.55 and closing at 55,377.25, up 2.45% from its opening.
Sectoral performance
Among sectoral indices, the Nifty PSU Bank index stood out with a 3.12% gain, closing at 8,256.15. The Nifty Auto index also performed well, rising by 1.87% to 26,502.50. In contrast, the Nifty FMCG index saw a slight decline, closing at 50,217.05, down 0.07% from its opening. The Nifty IT index experienced a modest increase of 0.24%, closing at 28,982.60.
Market breadth
The broader market indices reflected the overall positive sentiment. The Nifty 100 rose by 1.43% to 25,021.65, while the Nifty 500 increased by 1.30% to 22,946.40. Midcap indices also showed gains, with the Nifty Midcap 50 up 1.08% to 17,667.10 and the Nifty Midcap 100 up 1.02% to 62,017.40.
| Index | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23,940.25 | 24,054.45 | 23,922.85 | 24,049.55 | +1.39% |
| Sensex | 76,135.82 | 76,559.07 | 76,097.02 | 76,549.82 | +1.50% |
| India VIX | 17.91 | 17.91 | 16.39 | 16.51 | -7.82% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 8,102.40 | 8,258.05 | 8,093.25 | 8,256.15 | +3.12% |
| Bank Nifty | 54,610.55 | 55,405.20 | 54,590.70 | 55,377.25 | +2.45% |
| Nifty Auto | 26,400.45 | 26,655.60 | 26,319.60 | 26,502.50 | +1.87% |
| Nifty 100 | 24,899.85 | 25,025.60 | 24,883.10 | 25,021.65 | +1.43% |
| Nifty Realty | 783.10 | 787.40 | 780.80 | 785.25 | +1.40% |
| Nifty 500 | 22,859.50 | 22,949.95 | 22,849.10 | 22,946.40 | +1.30% |
| Nifty Midcap 50 | 17,637.85 | 17,672.30 | 17,588.40 | 17,667.10 | +1.08% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 61,952.45 | 62,034.70 | 61,777.00 | 62,017.40 | +1.02% |
| Nifty Energy | 40,609.15 | 40,689.40 | 40,387.45 | 40,584.45 | +0.86% |
| Nifty Metal | 13,355.70 | 13,385.85 | 13,271.65 | 13,347.50 | +0.57% |
| Nifty Media | 1,387.75 | 1,398.80 | 1,374.50 | 1,381.95 | +0.54% |
| Nifty Pharma | 24,615.15 | 24,762.90 | 24,543.75 | 24,699.80 | +0.51% |
| Nifty IT | 29,103.65 | 29,177.80 | 28,831.30 | 28,982.60 | +0.24% |
| Nifty FMCG | 50,572.80 | 50,721.10 | 50,062.15 | 50,217.05 | -0.07% |
Market outlook
As the market closes on a positive note, investors will be keenly watching for any developments that could influence the next trading session. The strong performance of the PSU Bank index suggests a renewed interest in the banking sector, while the slight decline in the FMCG index indicates some caution among consumer goods investors. Overall, the market sentiment remains optimistic, with a focus on economic indicators and corporate earnings in the coming days.
Data as on May 25, 2026, 04:46 PM IST.
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