Stock market closing: Nifty 50 at 23,989.15 up 0.57%, Sensex at 76,808.48 up 0.71%, realty index at 818.10 up 2.26%
The Indian stock market witnessed a positive session on 16th June 2026, with both the Nifty 50 and the Sensex closing higher. The Nifty 50 rose by 0.57% to settle at 23,989.15, while the Sensex gained 0.71% to close at 76,808.48. The market sentiment was bolstered by strong performances in the realty and IT sectors.
Index movements
The Nifty 50 opened at 23,923.90 and reached a high of 24,002.60, before closing at 23,989.15. Throughout the session, the index maintained a positive trajectory, with notable movements around midday and in the afternoon trading hours. The Sensex mirrored this upward trend, opening at 76,526.77 and hitting a high of 76,846.74 before closing at 76,808.48. The Bank Nifty also showed resilience, closing slightly lower at 57,297.15, a 0.17% increase from its opening level of 57,320.10.
Sectoral performance
The Nifty Realty index emerged as the top gainer, climbing 2.26% to close at 818.10. The IT sector also performed well, with the Nifty IT index rising by 1.78% to 28,568.10. Other sectors such as FMCG and Energy posted gains of 1.22% and 1.07%, respectively. Conversely, the Nifty Metal index declined by 1.55% to 12,881.50, and the Auto sector saw a slight decrease of 0.32% to 26,891.55.
Market breadth
Broader market indices reflected the positive sentiment, with the Nifty 100 and Nifty 500 indices closing higher by 0.49% and 0.46%, respectively. The Nifty Midcap 50 and Nifty Midcap 100 also ended the day on a positive note, rising by 0.60% and 0.41%, respectively.
| Index | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23,923.90 | 24,002.60 | 23,888.20 | 23,989.15 | +0.57% |
| Sensex | 76,526.77 | 76,846.74 | 76,443.34 | 76,808.48 | +0.71% |
| India VIX | 14.35 | 14.35 | 13.01 | 13.36 | -6.90% |
| Nifty Realty | 805.50 | 819.50 | 801.00 | 818.10 | +2.26% |
| Nifty IT | 28,237.05 | 28,663.85 | 28,124.30 | 28,568.10 | +1.78% |
| Nifty Metal | 12,984.50 | 12,984.50 | 12,783.70 | 12,881.50 | -1.55% |
| Nifty Media | 1,499.05 | 1,515.20 | 1,489.80 | 1,506.30 | +1.40% |
| Nifty FMCG | 49,158.60 | 49,685.55 | 49,142.85 | 49,642.40 | +1.22% |
| Nifty Energy | 39,669.45 | 39,980.95 | 39,520.20 | 39,915.40 | +1.07% |
| Nifty Midcap 50 | 17,570.75 | 17,615.95 | 17,483.70 | 17,607.15 | +0.60% |
| Nifty 100 | 24,977.35 | 25,044.95 | 24,932.70 | 25,029.90 | +0.49% |
| Nifty 500 | 22,962.45 | 23,009.40 | 22,902.35 | 22,997.25 | +0.46% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 61,783.00 | 61,838.00 | 61,408.15 | 61,802.05 | +0.41% |
| Nifty Auto | 27,133.55 | 27,133.55 | 26,850.95 | 26,891.55 | -0.32% |
| Nifty Pharma | 24,272.20 | 24,306.85 | 24,020.55 | 24,157.85 | -0.26% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 8,617.15 | 8,635.15 | 8,494.75 | 8,563.20 | -0.21% |
| Bank Nifty | 57,320.10 | 57,399.70 | 57,076.25 | 57,297.15 | +0.17% |
Market outlook
As the market closed on a positive note, investors will be keenly watching for any developments in the global economic landscape that could influence the Indian markets. The strong performance in the realty and IT sectors suggests a continued interest in these areas, while the decline in the metal and auto sectors may warrant closer scrutiny in the coming sessions.
Data as on Jun 16, 2026, 03:35 PM IST.
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