Stock market closing: Nifty 50 at 23,123.00 down 1.04%, Sensex at 73,524.26 down 0.97%, realty index leads losses at 749.20
The Indian stock market witnessed a challenging session today, with the Nifty 50 closing at 23,123.00, marking a decline of 1.04% from its opening level of 23,080.70. The Sensex also ended in the red, closing at 73,524.26, down 0.97% from its open of 73,421.61. Market sentiment was subdued, with most sectoral indices showing negative trends.
Index movements
The Nifty 50 experienced fluctuations throughout the trading session, reaching a high of 23,267.30 and a low of 23,070.15. The Sensex mirrored this volatility, with a high of 73,934.35 and a low of 73,318.94. The Bank Nifty, opening at 53,853.45, managed to close slightly higher at 54,063.75, despite hitting a low of 53,843.30 during the day.
Sectoral performance
The Nifty Realty index led the sectoral declines, closing at 749.20, a significant drop of 2.56% from its opening level of 760.75. The Nifty Metal index also faced pressure, ending at 12,913.65, down 2.33%. Other sectors such as Nifty Auto and Nifty Media saw declines of 1.85% and 1.71%, respectively. In contrast, the Nifty IT index showed resilience, closing at 28,653.55, slightly above its opening level of 28,577.70.
Market breadth
Broader market indices reflected the overall negative sentiment. The Nifty 100 closed at 24,111.10, down 1.17%, while the Nifty 500 ended at 22,173.70, a decline of 1.30%. The Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Midcap 50 indices also closed lower, at 59,905.65 and 17,039.15, respectively, indicating a broad-based sell-off across midcap stocks.
| Index | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23,080.70 | 23,267.30 | 23,070.15 | 23,123.00 | -1.04% |
| Sensex | 73,421.61 | 73,934.35 | 73,318.94 | 73,524.26 | -0.97% |
| India VIX | 15.79 | 18.44 | 15.79 | 17.09 | +8.23% |
| Nifty Realty | 760.75 | 763.85 | 744.70 | 749.20 | -2.56% |
| Nifty Metal | 13,011.10 | 13,075.55 | 12,849.90 | 12,913.65 | -2.33% |
| Nifty Auto | 25,798.60 | 25,926.15 | 25,615.00 | 25,681.80 | -1.85% |
| Nifty Media | 1,496.90 | 1,517.00 | 1,466.65 | 1,476.80 | -1.71% |
| Nifty Energy | 39,847.60 | 40,187.80 | 39,524.90 | 39,685.45 | -1.64% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 59,976.20 | 60,569.85 | 59,648.85 | 59,905.65 | -1.40% |
| Nifty 500 | 22,191.55 | 22,357.70 | 22,119.30 | 22,173.70 | -1.30% |
| Nifty IT | 28,577.70 | 28,915.85 | 28,417.70 | 28,653.55 | -1.23% |
| Nifty 100 | 24,100.00 | 24,285.05 | 24,065.25 | 24,111.10 | -1.17% |
| Nifty Midcap 50 | 16,973.05 | 17,208.40 | 16,936.55 | 17,039.15 | -0.93% |
| Bank Nifty | 53,853.45 | 54,455.20 | 53,843.30 | 54,063.75 | -0.79% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 8,171.15 | 8,346.95 | 8,165.70 | 8,199.55 | -0.72% |
| Nifty FMCG | 47,935.10 | 48,458.55 | 47,674.70 | 48,098.65 | -0.42% |
| Nifty Pharma | 24,090.15 | 24,417.10 | 24,059.65 | 24,147.65 | -0.41% |
Market outlook
As the market closed on a downbeat note, investors will be closely watching for any developments that could impact sentiment in the coming days. The significant decline in the Nifty Realty index suggests caution in the real estate sector, while the broader market trends indicate a cautious approach among investors. Market participants will be keenly observing global cues and domestic economic indicators to gauge future market direction.
Data as on Jun 8, 2026, 03:35 PM IST.
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