Sensex Nifty Updates May 19: Markets End Mixed as IT Stocks Rally; Banking and Consumer Shares Drag

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Last Updated: 19th May 2026 - 04:07 pm

Indian markets ended mixed as strong gains in IT stocks like Infosys, HCL Tech, and Tech Mahindra helped the Sensex close marginally higher, while the Nifty slipped slightly amid weakness in banking and consumer stocks. Global sentiment remained supportive with European markets trading firmly higher and Asian indices mixed. In the previous session, U.S. markets delivered a mixed close as Dow Jones advanced while technology-heavy NASDAQ declined. Lower India VIX indicated easing market volatility and improved investor confidence.

Stock Market Highlights, May 19

  • Domestic Indices End Mixed: Indian markets closed mixed, with the Sensex edging up 0.15% to 75,200.85 while the Nifty 50 slipped 0.14% to 23,618.00. IT stocks outperformed, led by Infosys, HCL Tech, and Tech Mahindra, whereas banking and consumption stocks remained under pressure.

  • Global Cues Positive: Asian markets ended mixed, with Shanghai Composite and Hang Seng posting gains, while Japan’s Nikkei slipped marginally. European markets traded firmly higher at mid-session, led by the DAX and CAC 40, reflecting improved investor sentiment across major regional indices.

  • Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets delivered a mixed performance, with the Dow Jones gaining 0.32%, while the NASDAQ and S&P 500 slipped 0.51% and 0.07%, respectively. Technology weakness weighed on sentiment despite resilience in broader industrial and value stocks.

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Top Gainers

Company Gain
Infosys 4.76%
HCL Tech 2.86%
Tech Mahindra 2.59%
Eternal 2.41%
TMPV 2.28%

Top Losers

Company Loss
Kotak Mahindra -2.51%
UltraTechCement -1.67%
TATA Cons. Prod -1.63%
Titan Company -1.62%
Adani Ports -1.39%

Indian Market Cues

Index Value Change (%)
Gift Nifty 23,604.50 -0.45%
Nifty 50 23,618.00 -0.14%
Nifty Bank 53,409.15 -0.24%
SENSEX 75,200.85 0.15%

India VIX

Volatility Index Value Change (%)
India VIX 18.565 -5.43%

Asian Markets 

Index Value Change (%)
Nikkei 60,550 -0.44%
Hang Seng 25,797 0.48%
Shanghai Composite 4,790 0.92%

European Market Mid-Session Update

Index Value Change (%)
FTSE 100 10,396 0.71%
DAX 24,606 1.23%
CAC 40 8,050 0.79%
STOXX 50 5,888 0.68%

U.S. Markets Live Today

Index Value Change (%)
Dow Jones 49,686.12 0.32%
NASDAQ 26,090.73 -0.51%
S&P 500 7,403.05 -0.07%


*As of 15:45 IST

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