Sensex Nifty Updates May 18: Benchmarks Close Flat with Volatility Rising; Tata Steel, SBI Among Top Drags
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Last Updated: 18th May 2026 - 04:58 pm
Indian markets ended largely flat with the Sensex gaining 0.10% and the Nifty closing marginally higher, supported by strength in IT stocks such as Tech Mahindra and Infosys. However, weakness in metals, PSU banks, and power stocks limited upside momentum. Global sentiment remained subdued as Asian markets declined and European indices traded mixed. Meanwhile, U.S. markets closed sharply lower in the previous session, while rising India VIX indicated increased market volatility and cautious investor sentiment.
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Stock Market Highlights, May 18
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Domestic Indices End Flat with Mixed Sectoral Trend: Indian benchmarks closed marginally higher, with the Sensex rising 0.10% to 75,315.04 and the Nifty 50 ending nearly unchanged at 23,649.95. Tech Mahindra and Infosys led IT gains, while Tata Steel, SBI, and Power Grid dragged the broader market lower.
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Global Cues Remain Weak: Asian markets ended lower, with Nikkei and Hang Seng declining over 1%, reflecting cautious investor sentiment. European markets traded mixed at mid-session, as gains in FTSE 100 and DAX were offset by declines in CAC 40 and STOXX 50 amid global uncertainty.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets witnessed sharp selling pressure, with the NASDAQ falling 1.54%, the S&P 500 declining 1.24%, and the Dow Jones losing 1.07%. Weakness across technology and growth stocks weighed heavily on overall market sentiment.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| Tech Mahindra | 4.34% |
| Infosys | 2.10% |
| Bharti Airtel | 1.72% |
| Sun Pharma | 1.47% |
| Bajaj Finserv | 1.45% |
Top Losers
| Company | Loss |
| Tata Steel | -3.29% |
| Power Grid Corp | -3.04% |
| SBI | -2.47% |
| NTPC | -1.76% |
| Bajaj Auto | -1.72% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 23,596.50 | -0.08% |
| Nifty 50 | 23,649.95 | 0.03% |
| Nifty Bank | 53,537.00 | -0.32% |
| SENSEX | 75,315.04 | 0.10% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 19.63 | 4.47% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 60,815 | -0.97% |
| Hang Seng | 25,675 | -1.11% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,746 | -0.09% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,204 | 0.09% |
| DAX | 23,984 | 0.14% |
| CAC 40 | 7,884 | -0.85% |
| STOXX 50 | 5,792 | -0.60% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 49,526.17 | -1.07% |
| NASDAQ | 26,225.15 | -1.54% |
| S&P 500 | 7,408.50 | -1.24% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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