Indian equity markets experienced a downturn by midday, with the Nifty 50 slipping to 23,946.90, marking a decline of 0.71% from its opening level. The Sensex also faced a similar fate, dropping to 76,701.70, down 0.73% from its open. The market sentiment remained subdued amid rising geopolitical tensions, particularly involving Iran and the United Arab Emirates, which have led to increased energy prices and cautious investor behaviour.
Index movements
The Nifty 50 opened at 24,052.60 and reached a high of 24,072.10 before declining to a low of 23,882.05. The Sensex mirrored this trend, opening at 77,103.72, peaking at 77,140.97, and hitting a low of 76,515.03. The Bank Nifty, a significant sectoral index, fell to 54,320.95, down 1.02% from its opening of 54,691.30, with a high of 54,718.55 and a low of 54,221.65.
Sectoral performance
Among the sectoral indices, the Nifty Realty index declined by 0.89% to 805.45, while the Nifty PSU Bank index fell by 0.75% to 8,392.10. The Nifty IT index showed marginal resilience, edging up by 0.01% to 29,079.80. The Nifty FMCG index also managed a slight gain, rising 0.05% to 51,292.75.
Market breadth
The broader market indices reflected the overall negative sentiment. The Nifty 100 fell by 0.58% to 24,895.30, and the Nifty 500 decreased by 0.46% to 22,726.50. The Nifty Midcap 50 and Nifty Midcap 100 indices also saw declines, with the former down 0.32% to 16,930.00 and the latter down 0.20% to 60,037.50.
| Index | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIFTY 50 | 24,052.60 | 24,072.10 | 23,882.05 | 23,946.90 | -0.71% |
| SENSEX | 77,103.72 | 77,140.97 | 76,515.03 | 76,701.70 | -0.73% |
| INDIA VIX | 18.30 | 18.84 | 17.71 | 18.51 | +1.15% |
| BANK NIFTY | 54,691.30 | 54,718.55 | 54,221.65 | 54,320.95 | -1.02% |
| NIFTY REALTY | 813.05 | 815.90 | 798.40 | 805.45 | -0.89% |
| NIFTY PSU BANK | 8,430.85 | 8,461.25 | 8,372.45 | 8,392.10 | -0.75% |
| NIFTY 100 | 24,982.80 | 25,002.55 | 24,831.40 | 24,895.30 | -0.58% |
| NIFTY 500 | 22,796.65 | 22,818.85 | 22,672.80 | 22,726.50 | -0.46% |
| NIFTY MIDCAP 50 | 16,984.40 | 17,004.00 | 16,887.15 | 16,930.00 | -0.32% |
| NIFTY ENERGY | 41,014.00 | 41,224.05 | 40,687.90 | 40,837.05 | -0.32% |
| NIFTY AUTO | 26,033.15 | 26,043.25 | 25,805.80 | 25,949.15 | -0.30% |
| NIFTY METAL | 12,955.20 | 13,031.50 | 12,880.95 | 12,943.20 | -0.23% |
| NIFTY MIDCAP 100 | 60,165.75 | 60,268.80 | 59,878.35 | 60,037.50 | -0.20% |
| NIFTY MEDIA | 1,445.65 | 1,468.10 | 1,440.35 | 1,446.40 | -0.12% |
| NIFTY FMCG | 51,249.85 | 51,568.70 | 51,036.25 | 51,292.75 | +0.05% |
| NIFTY IT | 29,069.85 | 29,407.00 | 28,889.45 | 29,079.80 | +0.01% |
| NIFTY PHARMA | 23,525.90 | 23,555.05 | 23,379.10 | 23,474.05 | -0.01% |
Market outlook
As the session progresses, market participants remain cautious, keeping an eye on geopolitical developments that could further impact energy prices and investor sentiment. The ongoing tensions in the Middle East are likely to continue influencing market dynamics. Investors are advised to stay informed and monitor global cues closely as they navigate the current volatility.
Data as on May 5, 2026, 12:30 PM IST.
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