The Indian stock market displayed mixed trends by midday, with the Nifty 50 rising to 23,703.50, marking a 0.19% increase from its opening level. The Sensex also showed a modest gain, reaching 75,360.03, up 0.06% from the open. The Nifty Realty index emerged as a standout performer, climbing 1.15% to 775.90.
Index movements
The Nifty 50 opened at 23,830.05 and experienced fluctuations throughout the morning session, reaching a high of 23,859.90 and a low of 23,639.90. The index’s trajectory showed a peak at 09:15 with 23,854.55, followed by a dip and subsequent recovery to its current level. Meanwhile, the Sensex opened at 75,732.42, hitting a high of 75,945.79 and a low of 75,166.61.
The Bank Nifty also saw a slight increase, opening at 53,963.10 and currently trading at 53,591.65, with a high of 54,109.15 and a low of 53,530.75, reflecting a 0.05% rise from the open.
Sectoral performance
Sectoral indices showed varied performances, with the Nifty Realty index leading the gains at 775.90, up 1.15% from its opening. The Nifty Energy index also performed well, rising 0.80% to 40,477.60. In contrast, the Nifty IT index declined by 0.40%, trading at 29,067.55, while the Nifty FMCG index decreased by 0.28% to 50,381.05.
Market breadth
The broader market indices reflected a mixed sentiment. The Nifty 500 index, opening at 22,745.90, is currently at 22,654.85, up 0.34%. The Nifty Midcap 100 index showed a 0.29% increase, trading at 61,502.05. Meanwhile, the Nifty Midcap 50 index rose by 0.06% to 17,510.80.
| Index | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23,830.05 | 23,859.90 | 23,639.90 | 23,703.50 | +0.19% |
| Sensex | 75,732.42 | 75,945.79 | 75,166.61 | 75,360.03 | +0.06% |
| India VIX | 18.44 | 18.44 | 17.43 | 17.84 | -3.25% |
| Nifty Realty | 772.85 | 779.90 | 770.20 | 775.90 | +1.15% |
| Nifty Energy | 40,362.75 | 40,622.75 | 40,317.00 | 40,477.60 | +0.80% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 8,051.45 | 8,079.30 | 7,991.10 | 8,006.75 | +0.45% |
| Nifty Auto | 26,147.70 | 26,235.20 | 25,901.00 | 26,029.35 | +0.44% |
| Nifty IT | 29,277.95 | 29,328.35 | 29,017.85 | 29,067.55 | -0.40% |
| Nifty 500 | 22,745.90 | 22,781.00 | 22,597.70 | 22,654.85 | +0.34% |
| Nifty Metal | 13,312.05 | 13,348.40 | 13,223.65 | 13,226.50 | +0.30% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 61,772.60 | 61,894.55 | 61,305.35 | 61,502.05 | +0.29% |
| Nifty FMCG | 50,800.80 | 50,901.60 | 50,293.15 | 50,381.05 | -0.28% |
| Nifty 100 | 24,775.30 | 24,808.85 | 24,597.50 | 24,652.70 | +0.25% |
| Nifty Media | 1,412.45 | 1,417.60 | 1,400.55 | 1,402.85 | +0.20% |
| Nifty Pharma | 24,994.10 | 25,001.00 | 24,782.65 | 24,810.85 | -0.13% |
| Nifty Midcap 50 | 17,620.45 | 17,660.00 | 17,462.75 | 17,510.80 | +0.06% |
| Bank Nifty | 53,963.10 | 54,109.15 | 53,530.75 | 53,591.65 | +0.05% |
Market outlook
As the session progresses, investors will be closely monitoring the movements of key indices and sectoral performances. With the Nifty Realty index leading the gains, market participants may look for further cues from the real estate sector. The stability of the broader indices suggests a cautious optimism, though the decline in the Nifty IT and FMCG indices indicates some sectoral challenges. The market’s direction in the latter half of the day will be crucial for setting the tone for the upcoming sessions.
Data as on May 21, 2026, 12:30 PM IST.
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