Stock market midday update: Nifty 50 at 23,800.10 up 0.61%, Sensex at 75,682.62 up 0.66%, Nifty media at 1,377.85 down 1.24%
The Indian stock market showed a positive trend at midday, with the Nifty 50 rising to 23,800.10, marking a 0.61% increase from its opening level. The Sensex also gained ground, climbing 0.66% to reach 75,682.62. However, the Nifty Media index faced a downturn, declining by 1.24% to 1,377.85, indicating mixed sentiment across sectors.
Index movements
The Nifty 50 opened at 23,671.20 and has seen a steady climb throughout the session, reaching a high of 23,828.50 and a low of 23,671.00. The Sensex mirrored this upward trajectory, opening at 75,260.39 and hitting a high of 75,772.14, with a low of 75,230.75. The Bank Nifty also performed well, rising 1.14% from its opening of 53,483.85 to a current level of 54,049.45, after reaching a high of 54,100.10.
Sectoral performance
Sectoral indices displayed varied performances. The Nifty Media index was the most notable decliner, dropping 1.24% to 1,377.85. On the other hand, the Nifty IT index showed a modest gain of 0.10%, currently at 29,050.90. The Nifty Auto index also rose by 0.56% to 26,130.65, while the Nifty Pharma index fell by 0.87% to 24,674.50.
Market breadth
The broader market indices indicated a positive trend. The Nifty 100 rose by 0.57% to 24,736.00, and the Nifty 500 increased by 0.45% to 22,703.75. The Nifty Midcap 100, however, showed a slight decline, currently at 61,384.75, down 0.14% from its opening.
| Index | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23,671.20 | 23,828.50 | 23,671.00 | 23,800.10 | +0.61% |
| Sensex | 75,260.39 | 75,772.14 | 75,230.75 | 75,682.62 | +0.66% |
| India VIX | 17.82 | 19.03 | 16.47 | 18.44 | +3.48% |
| Nifty Media | 1,402.45 | 1,402.45 | 1,372.25 | 1,377.85 | -1.24% |
| Bank Nifty | 53,483.85 | 54,100.10 | 53,483.55 | 54,049.45 | +1.14% |
| Nifty Pharma | 24,960.75 | 24,979.10 | 24,643.10 | 24,674.50 | -0.87% |
| Nifty 100 | 24,621.20 | 24,760.05 | 24,613.30 | 24,736.00 | +0.57% |
| Nifty Auto | 26,045.85 | 26,150.95 | 26,003.80 | 26,130.65 | +0.56% |
| Nifty 500 | 22,639.70 | 22,723.35 | 22,604.80 | 22,703.75 | +0.45% |
| Nifty Realty | 778.45 | 780.35 | 765.80 | 778.20 | +0.40% |
| Nifty FMCG | 50,308.50 | 50,429.90 | 50,035.25 | 50,389.85 | +0.25% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 7,991.45 | 8,037.65 | 7,984.65 | 8,007.75 | +0.24% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 61,490.25 | 61,501.80 | 61,094.60 | 61,384.75 | +0.14% |
| Nifty Metal | 13,239.15 | 13,293.85 | 13,196.85 | 13,230.20 | +0.13% |
| Nifty IT | 29,072.60 | 29,181.95 | 28,792.50 | 29,050.90 | +0.10% |
| Nifty Midcap 50 | 17,513.20 | 17,516.10 | 17,393.00 | 17,472.00 | +0.10% |
| Nifty Energy | 40,292.30 | 40,360.40 | 40,182.35 | 40,294.50 | +0.04% |
Market outlook
As the market progresses through the day, investors will be keenly watching for any further developments that could influence the indices. The mixed performance across sectors suggests a cautious sentiment, with particular attention on the movements in the Nifty Media and Pharma indices. The overall positive trend in major indices like the Nifty 50 and Sensex indicates a generally optimistic market outlook, although sector-specific challenges remain.
Data as on May 22, 2026, 12:30 PM IST.
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