The Indian stock market opened on a positive note today, with the Nifty 50 climbing to 24,405.00, marking a 0.30% increase from its opening level of 24,398.50. The Sensex also showed a positive trend, currently at 78,162.05, up 0.26% from its opening of 78,339.24. The overall market sentiment appears optimistic, with significant gains observed in the Nifty Auto sector.
Index movements
The Nifty 50 opened at 24,398.50 and has reached a high of 24,411.95, with a low of 24,369.95. The Sensex, after opening at 78,339.24, recorded a high of the same level and a low of 78,074.92. Meanwhile, the Bank Nifty opened at 56,114.00 and is currently at 56,105.10, having touched a high of 56,124.95 and a low of 56,013.70, reflecting a modest gain of 0.22% from its opening.
Sectoral performance
The Nifty Auto index is leading the sectoral gains, currently at 27,000.65, up 0.66% from its opening of 26,983.15. Other notable gainers include the Nifty PSU Bank, which is at 8,731.25, up 0.60%, and the Nifty Media, which has risen to 1,477.50, marking a 0.58% increase. On the decliners’ side, the Nifty FMCG index has shown a slight decrease, currently at 51,421.90, down 0.08% from its opening.
Market breadth
The broader market indices also reflect a positive trend. The Nifty 100 is currently at 25,397.85, up 0.34% from its opening. The Nifty 500 has gained 0.40%, now at 23,224.85. The Nifty Midcap 50 and Nifty Midcap 100 indices are at 17,461.75 and 61,613.95, respectively, showing gains of 0.51% and 0.47% from their opening levels.
| Index | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,398.50 | 24,411.95 | 24,369.95 | 24,405.00 | +0.30% |
| Sensex | 78,339.24 | 78,339.24 | 78,074.92 | 78,162.05 | +0.26% |
| India VIX | 16.68 | 16.68 | 15.17 | 16.19 | -2.94% |
| Nifty Auto | 26,983.15 | 27,002.70 | 26,932.65 | 27,000.65 | +0.66% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 8,741.55 | 8,745.15 | 8,715.10 | 8,731.25 | +0.60% |
| Nifty Media | 1,474.80 | 1,478.00 | 1,473.20 | 1,477.50 | +0.58% |
| Nifty Midcap 50 | 17,470.75 | 17,471.25 | 17,442.35 | 17,461.75 | +0.51% |
| Nifty Realty | 824.60 | 826.30 | 823.60 | 826.30 | +0.49% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 61,658.90 | 61,658.95 | 61,553.00 | 61,613.95 | +0.47% |
| Nifty 500 | 23,219.35 | 23,224.90 | 23,196.95 | 23,224.85 | +0.40% |
| Nifty Metal | 13,182.65 | 13,187.15 | 13,161.30 | 13,178.75 | +0.37% |
| Nifty 100 | 25,388.85 | 25,397.85 | 25,358.85 | 25,397.85 | +0.34% |
| Nifty IT | 29,377.80 | 29,388.50 | 29,332.35 | 29,363.85 | +0.33% |
| Nifty Energy | 40,952.35 | 40,973.90 | 40,902.05 | 40,941.70 | +0.33% |
| Bank Nifty | 56,114.00 | 56,124.95 | 56,013.70 | 56,105.10 | +0.22% |
| Nifty Pharma | 24,153.15 | 24,172.70 | 24,143.30 | 24,159.05 | +0.20% |
| Nifty FMCG | 51,485.45 | 51,485.50 | 51,358.20 | 51,421.90 | -0.08% |
Market outlook
As the market progresses, investors will be keenly observing the movements in the auto and banking sectors, which have shown promising trends. The overall positive sentiment suggests a stable outlook, although the performance of global markets and domestic economic indicators will continue to influence the trajectory of Indian indices.
Data as on May 7, 2026, 09:30 AM IST.
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