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Sensex drops 400 points, Nifty near 24,200; broader markets slip into the red
Indian stock markets experienced a second day of decline, with both the Sensex and Nifty 50 shedding over half a percent. The Sensex fell approximately 400 points to 77,448, and the Nifty 50 dropped 113 points to 24,214. Despite this dip, midcap and smallcap indices showed resilience, outperforming the broader benchmarks. Market volatility remained stable.
Midcap rally hits record high amid retail buying surge
Nifty midcap indices reached new peaks on Thursday. This surge is fueled by robust earnings, consistent retail investor contributions, and strategic bargain purchases. Midcap and smallcap indices have significantly outperformed larger indices since the US-Iran ceasefire announcement a month ago. Experts suggest a pause in the rally is likely soon. Foreign investors have been selling large-cap stocks.
Market Trading Guide: Buy Nippon Life, Bharat Dynamics on Friday for gains up to 14%
Nifty ended marginally lower despite showing a consolidation breakout and improving technical indicators. Analysts expect bullish momentum to continue with upside potential in the near term. Nippon Life India Asset Management and Bharat Dynamics were highlighted as attractive trading opportunities based on strong chart patterns.
Market at Close | Bharat Forge, defence stocks rally as Midcap Index scales record high
The Sensex fell 114 points to close at 77,845, while the Nifty slipped 4 points to settle at 24,327. The Nifty Bank index gained 66 points to end at 56,047.
Nifty, Sensex See Sharp Spike — Three Reasons Why Markets Shot Up Today
The recovery extended to the broader indices as well, with Nifty Smallcap 250 gaining by over 0.99%, while the Midcap 150 rose 1.05%.
Sensex falls 114 points, Nifty closes below 24,350; broader markets outperform
Indian stock markets surged on Thursday, with Sensex and Nifty extending gains for a second day. This rise was fueled by optimism over a potential de-escalation of US-Iran conflict, leading to a broad-based rally across midcap and smallcap indices. PSU Bank stocks led the sectoral gains.
Market at Close | Bharti Airtel, M&M and financials lift Sensex 941 points; Nifty tops 24,300
The Sensex rose 941 points to close at 77,959, while the Nifty gained 298 points to settle at 24,331, reclaiming the 24,300 mark. The Nifty Bank index climbed 1,434 points to 55,981, while the Midcap index advanced 1,062 points to 61,323.
Nifty Midcap Select index hits record high, rallies 13% in one month
The Nifty Midcap Select index hit a new high of 14,223.90, soaring 2% and surpassing its previous high of 14,118 touched on December 1, 2025.
Nifty, Sensex Up Over 1%, Brent Hovers Near $104 — Three Reasons Why Markets Are Rising Today
The recovery extended to the broader indices as well, with Nifty Smallcap 250 gaining by over 1.57%, while the Midcap 150 rose 1.70%.
Ruchit Jain of Motilal Oswal suggests Granules India, Nippon Life, and SRF shares to buy for the short term
The Nifty 50 and Sensex increased on May 6, supported by a government credit guarantee scheme for businesses. Investor sentiment improved due to positive earnings reports and falling oil prices, suggesting resilience in markets despite recent challenges.
Nifty trades above 24,150 mark; auto shares rev up for 3rd day
Auto shares witnessed buying demand for third consecutive trading session.
Why is the market rising today? Sensex jumps 300 points, Nifty above 24,150; 5 factors behind D-Street reb - The Economic Times
Why is the market rising today? Sensex jumps 300 points, Nifty above 24,150; 5 factors behind D-Street rebThe Economic Times