Stock market closing: Nifty 50 at 23,824.10 down 1.16%, Sensex at 76,200.68 down 1.16%, Nifty metal declines 3.22%
The Indian stock market closed on a negative note today, with both the Nifty 50 and the Sensex experiencing declines of 1.16%. The Nifty 50 ended the session at 23,824.10, while the Sensex settled at 76,200.68. The market sentiment was largely bearish, with significant pressure seen across various sectors, particularly in metals.
Index movements
The Nifty 50 opened at 24,071.30 and reached a high of 24,135.50 before declining to a low of 23,784.95. The index’s trajectory throughout the session showed a gradual decline, with the most significant drop occurring in the afternoon. Similarly, the Sensex opened at 77,086.05, peaked at 77,194.83, and hit a low of 76,082.51, closing at 76,200.68.
The Bank Nifty also faced downward pressure, opening at 57,886.75 and closing at 57,183.75, marking a 1.30% decline from its opening level. The index reached a high of 57,970.90 and a low of 57,078.45 during the day.
Sectoral performance
Sectoral indices saw varied performances, with Nifty Metal experiencing the most significant decline, closing at 12,669.10, down 3.22% from its opening level of 12,987.70. The Nifty IT index also faced a substantial decline, ending at 27,012.05, marking a 2.23% drop.
Other sectors such as Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty Media also witnessed declines, closing at 8,591.00 and 1,514.40, down 1.97% and 1.47% respectively. On the positive side, Nifty Pharma was the only sectoral index to register gains, closing at 24,989.95, up 0.92% from its opening level.
Market breadth
The broader market indices mirrored the negative sentiment seen in the primary indices. The Nifty 100 and Nifty 500 indices closed at 24,907.80 and 23,010.95, declining by 1.20% and 1.08% respectively. The Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Midcap 50 also ended lower, with declines of 1.05% and 0.90% respectively.
| Index | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,071.30 | 24,135.50 | 23,784.95 | 23,824.10 | -1.16% |
| Sensex | 77,086.05 | 77,194.83 | 76,082.51 | 76,200.68 | -1.16% |
| India VIX | 12.84 | 14.24 | 12.43 | 13.94 | +8.57% |
| Nifty Metal | 12,987.70 | 12,987.70 | 12,617.75 | 12,669.10 | -3.22% |
| Nifty IT | 27,416.45 | 27,428.50 | 26,955.50 | 27,012.05 | -2.23% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 8,778.95 | 8,782.20 | 8,576.90 | 8,591.00 | -1.97% |
| Nifty Media | 1,541.40 | 1,550.20 | 1,509.30 | 1,514.40 | -1.47% |
| Bank Nifty | 57,886.75 | 57,970.90 | 57,078.45 | 57,183.75 | -1.30% |
| Nifty Energy | 40,850.05 | 40,879.05 | 40,203.70 | 40,268.70 | -1.24% |
| Nifty 100 | 25,182.55 | 25,230.45 | 24,867.45 | 24,907.80 | -1.20% |
| Nifty Realty | 814.75 | 832.30 | 803.75 | 806.05 | -1.12% |
| Nifty 500 | 23,260.00 | 23,302.25 | 22,976.95 | 23,010.95 | -1.08% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 62,817.45 | 62,909.55 | 61,986.85 | 62,070.35 | -1.05% |
| Nifty Pharma | 24,863.90 | 25,294.50 | 24,838.80 | 24,989.95 | +0.92% |
| Nifty Midcap 50 | 17,818.05 | 17,853.80 | 17,611.90 | 17,639.80 | -0.90% |
| Nifty Auto | 26,718.65 | 26,732.65 | 26,437.55 | 26,496.50 | -0.77% |
| Nifty FMCG | 49,269.80 | 49,514.60 | 49,000.85 | 49,059.05 | -0.60% |
Market outlook
As the market closed with significant declines across major indices, investors will be closely monitoring global cues and domestic developments for further direction. The performance of the Nifty Pharma index suggests some resilience in the healthcare sector, which may continue to attract attention in the coming sessions.
Data as on Jun 23, 2026, 03:35 PM IST.
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