Sensex Nifty Updates May 20: Markets End with Mild Gains as Financials and Metals Offset IT Selling Pressure
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Last Updated: 20th May 2026 - 04:45 pm
Indian markets ended with modest gains as the Sensex and Nifty rose marginally, supported by strength in Reliance, Hindalco, and auto stocks, while IT and FMCG names remained under pressure. Global sentiment stayed cautious, with Asian markets closing lower and European indices trading mixed. Meanwhile, U.S. markets ended sharply lower in the previous session amid weakness in technology stocks and concerns over slowing economic momentum. Lower India VIX reflected relatively stable market sentiment.
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Stock Market Highlights, May 20
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Domestic Indices End Marginally Higher: Indian benchmarks closed with modest gains, as the Sensex rose 0.16% to 75,318.39 and the Nifty 50 advanced 0.17% to 23,659.05. Reliance Industries and Hindalco led the rally, while weakness in IT and FMCG stocks capped broader market upside.
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Global Cues Mixed: Asian markets ended lower, led by a 1.23% decline in Japan’s Nikkei, while Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite also slipped. European markets traded mixed at mid-session, with gains in DAX and CAC 40 offset by weakness in STOXX 50, reflecting cautious investor sentiment.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets closed sharply lower, with the NASDAQ falling 0.84%, the S&P 500 declining 0.67%, and the Dow Jones losing 0.65%. Weakness was driven by technology stocks amid concerns over valuations and slowing economic momentum.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| Hindalco | 3.55% |
| Reliance | 2.80% |
| Bajaj Auto | 2.52% |
| Bajaj Finserv | 1.27% |
| Grasim | 1.22% |
Top Losers
| Company | Gain |
| Bharat Elec | -2.28% |
| Tech Mahindra | -1.92% |
| Eternal | -1.57% |
| Tata Steel | -1.09% |
| HUL | -1.06% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 23,685.50 | 0.72% |
| Nifty 50 | 23,659.05 | 0.17% |
| Nifty Bank | 53,562.20 | 0.29% |
| SENSEX | 75,318.39 | 0.16% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 18.44 | -1.28% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 59,804 | -1.23% |
| Hang Seng | 25,651 | -0.57% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,782 | -0.17% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,344 | 0.14% |
| DAX | 24,561 | 0.65% |
| CAC 40 | 5,902 | 0.89% |
| STOXX 50 | 5,342 | -0.10% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 49,363.88 | -0.65% |
| NASDAQ | 25,870.71 | -0.84% |
| S&P 500 | 7,353.61 | -0.67% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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