Sensex Nifty Updates May 21: Markets Settle Flat with Mixed Global Cues; FMCG and Financials Under Pressure
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Last Updated: 21st May 2026 - 04:13 pm
Indian markets ended largely flat with the Sensex slipping 0.18% and the Nifty 50 marginally lower by 0.02%, as gains in Grasim, InterGlobe Aviation, and Apollo Hospitals were offset by weakness in financial and FMCG stocks. Global markets remained mixed, with Japan’s Nikkei rallying sharply while Chinese indices declined. European markets traded mostly higher, and U.S. markets in the previous session posted strong gains, supported by optimism in technology stocks and improving investor sentiment.
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Stock Market Highlights, May 21
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Domestic Indices Trade Flat: Indian benchmarks ended largely unchanged, with the Nifty 50 slipping 0.02% to 23,654.70 and the Sensex declining 0.18% to 75,183.36. Grasim emerged as the top gainer with a 6.17% surge, while Bajaj Finance and HUL led the losers’ list.
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Global Cues Mixed: Asian markets closed mixed, with Japan’s Nikkei rallying 3.14%, while Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite ended lower. European markets traded mostly higher mid-session, led by gains in DAX, CAC 40, and STOXX 50, although the FTSE 100 remained under pressure.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets ended strongly higher, with the Dow Jones gaining 1.31%, NASDAQ rising 1.54%, and the S&P 500 advancing 1.08%. Investor sentiment improved amid optimism around technology stocks and easing concerns over economic growth.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| Grasim | 6.17% |
| Interglobe Avi | 3.25% |
| Apollo Hospital | 2.85% |
| Bajaj Auto | 1.95% |
| Trent | 1.72% |
Top Losers
| Company | Gain |
| Bajaj Finance | -1.67% |
| HUL | -1.37% |
| Tech Mahindra | -1.32% |
| TATA Cons. Prod | -1.14% |
| Bajaj Finserv | -1.12% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 23,626.50 | -0.95% |
| Nifty 50 | 23,654.70 | -0.02% |
| Nifty Bank | 53,439.40 | -0.23% |
| SENSEX | 75,183.36 | -0.18% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 17.8225 | -3.35% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 61,684 | 3.14% |
| Hang Seng | 25,386 | -1.03% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,685 | -2.04% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,398 | -0.34% |
| DAX | 24,861 | 0.49% |
| CAC 40 | 8,148 | 0.38% |
| STOXX 50 | 6,001 | 0.44% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 50,009.35 | 1.31% |
| NASDAQ | 26,270.36 | 1.54% |
| S&P 500 | 7,432.97 | 1.08% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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