Stock market live update: Nifty 50 at 23,944.80 down 0.92%, Sensex at 76,586.94 down 1.06%, IT index plunges 5.62%
The Indian stock market witnessed a downturn this morning, with the Nifty 50 slipping to 23,944.80, marking a decline of 0.92% from its opening level. The Sensex also mirrored this negative sentiment, falling by 1.06% to 76,586.94. The IT sector emerged as the most significant decliner, with the Nifty IT index dropping by 5.62% to 26,867.30.
Index movements
The Nifty 50 opened at 23,991.20 and reached a high of 24,011.50 before retreating to its current level of 23,944.80. The index’s trajectory throughout the session showed fluctuations, peaking at 24,008.60 before declining. Similarly, the Sensex opened at 76,852.86, touched a high of 76,858.80, and is currently at 76,586.94, near its session low of 76,572.67. The Bank Nifty also faced pressure, opening at 57,754.95 and currently trading at 57,539.55, down 0.73% from its opening.
Sectoral performance
The Nifty IT index led the declines, currently at 26,867.30, down 5.62% from its opening of 27,012.15. Other sectoral indices also faced downward pressure, with Nifty Realty down 1.12% and Nifty PSU Bank declining by 0.88%. On the positive side, the Nifty Media index gained 0.88%, reaching 1,527.20. The Nifty Pharma index also showed resilience, rising by 0.30% to 24,354.95.
Market breadth
The broader market indices reflected a mixed trend. The Nifty 100 index is down 0.81% at 25,029.40, while the Nifty 500 index saw a marginal decline of 0.58%, currently at 23,071.40. Midcap indices showed relative stability, with the Nifty Midcap 50 slightly up by 0.42% at 17,643.05 and the Nifty Midcap 100 up by 0.38% at 62,142.70.
| Index | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23,991.20 | 24,011.50 | 23,938.75 | 23,944.80 | -0.92% |
| Sensex | 76,852.86 | 76,858.80 | 76,572.67 | 76,586.94 | -1.06% |
| India VIX | 12.67 | 13.50 | 12.07 | 13.39 | +5.68% |
| Nifty IT | 27,012.15 | 27,083.15 | 26,634.50 | 26,867.30 | -5.62% |
| Nifty Realty | 817.00 | 817.00 | 809.90 | 811.05 | -1.12% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 8,757.15 | 8,759.15 | 8,686.75 | 8,693.65 | -0.88% |
| Nifty Media | 1,518.20 | 1,536.20 | 1,509.35 | 1,527.20 | +0.88% |
| Nifty 100 | 25,071.45 | 25,100.05 | 25,016.85 | 25,029.40 | -0.81% |
| Bank Nifty | 57,754.95 | 57,804.90 | 57,508.70 | 57,539.55 | -0.73% |
| Nifty Auto | 26,668.00 | 26,692.30 | 26,529.50 | 26,565.30 | -0.68% |
| Nifty 500 | 23,082.70 | 23,129.45 | 23,030.45 | 23,071.40 | -0.58% |
| Nifty Midcap 50 | 17,618.15 | 17,679.70 | 17,579.55 | 17,643.05 | -0.42% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 62,092.20 | 62,270.00 | 61,947.25 | 62,142.70 | -0.38% |
| Nifty FMCG | 49,514.80 | 49,598.05 | 49,383.60 | 49,484.30 | -0.34% |
| Nifty Pharma | 24,276.15 | 24,409.95 | 24,274.40 | 24,354.95 | +0.30% |
| Nifty Metal | 12,928.50 | 13,003.55 | 12,846.25 | 12,985.10 | -0.19% |
| Nifty Energy | 40,450.95 | 40,612.30 | 40,321.80 | 40,459.15 | +0.00% |
Market outlook
As the trading session progresses, investors will be keenly observing any developments that could influence market sentiment. The significant decline in the IT sector may continue to weigh on the broader indices. Market participants will be watching for any signs of recovery or further declines in the coming hours.
Data as on Jun 19, 2026, 11:00 AM IST.
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