Sensex Nifty Updates May 26: Benchmark Indices Close in Red Amid Weak Broad-Based Sentiment; IT Majors Weigh
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Last Updated: 26th May 2026 - 04:40 pm
Indian markets ended lower with the Sensex declining 0.63% and the Nifty 50 slipping 0.49%, pressured by weakness in IT, telecom, and select heavyweight stocks including Wipro, TCS, and Bharti Airtel. However, Adani Enterprises and select consumer stocks provided support. Global cues remained mixed as Asian markets traded subdued and European indices showed divergence. Meanwhile, U.S. markets closed higher in the previous session, while a lower India VIX indicated easing market volatility despite the decline.
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Stock Market Highlights, May 26
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Domestic Indices End Lower: Indian benchmarks closed in the red, with the Sensex falling 0.63% to 76,009.70 and the Nifty 50 declining 0.49% to 23,913.70. Adani Enterprises emerged as the top gainer with a 4.20% rise, while IT heavyweights and telecom stocks dragged markets lower.
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Global Cues Mixed: Asian markets traded mostly subdued, with Nikkei, Hang Seng, and Shanghai Composite ending marginally lower. European markets were mixed at mid-session, as FTSE 100 advanced sharply while DAX, CAC 40, and STOXX 50 slipped, reflecting cautious investor sentiment across regions.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets ended higher, with the Dow Jones gaining 0.58%, the S&P 500 rising 0.37%, and the NASDAQ adding 0.19%. Gains were supported by optimism in select sectors despite lingering concerns around global growth and interest rates.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| Adani Enterprises | 4.20% |
| TMPV | 3.31% |
| Tech Mahindra | 1.62% |
| Nestle | 1.06% |
| Eternal | 1.01% |
Top Losers
| Company | Loss |
| Apollo Hospital | -1.73% |
| Wipro | -1.50% |
| Bharti Airtel | -1.49% |
| Trent | -1.40% |
| TCS | -1.39% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 23,916.50 | -0.87% |
| Nifty 50 | 23,913.70 | -0.49% |
| Nifty Bank | 55,092.90 | -0.36% |
| SENSEX | 76,009.70 | -0.63% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 16.1325 | -3.40% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 64,996 | -0.25% |
| Hang Seng | 25,599 | -0.03% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,764 | -0.17% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,533 | 0.65% |
| DAX | 25,288 | -0.39% |
| CAC 40 | 8,191 | -0.81% |
| STOXX 50 | 6,096 | -0.65% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 50,579.70 | 0.58% |
| NASDAQ | 26,343.97 | 0.19% |
| S&P 500 | 7,473.47 | 0.37% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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