The Nifty 50 traded in positive territory on July 27, 2026, rising 179.20 points (0.75%) to 23,946.65. The index opened at 23,928.40, touched an intraday high of 23,972.80, and a low of 23,891.55 during the session.
Market breadth remained positive, with 38 stocks advancing and 12 stocks declining. The index traded at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 20.29 and a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 2.97. Over the past 52 weeks, the Nifty 50 has moved between 22,182.55 and 26,373.20.
Technology and consumer-focused stocks supported the market's gains. Eternal emerged as the top gainer, rising 5.39%, followed by IndiGo, which gained 4.47%, and Infosys, up 3.58%. Other notable gainers included Bajaj Finance and Asian Paints.
On the downside, ONGC was the biggest loser, falling 3.04%. Other stocks that traded lower included Adani Ports, HDFC Bank, SBI Life Insurance, and Nestle India.
Despite the day's gains, the Nifty 50 has delivered mixed returns across different periods. The index has declined 1.21% over the past week, 0.46% in 1 month, 0.61% in 3 months, and 4.88% over 6 months. It is down 8.42% on a year-to-date basis and 3.59% over the past year. However, long-term returns remain strong, with gains of 21.80% over 3 years and 52.07% over 5 years.
Financial services remain the largest sector in the Nifty 50, accounting for 37% of the index weight. It is followed by Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (9.79%), Information Technology (7.41%), Automobile & Auto Components (6.74%), and Fast Moving Consumer Goods (5.81%).
Among individual companies, HDFC Bank has the highest weight in the index at 11.18%, followed by ICICI Bank (9.01%), Reliance Industries (8.00%), Bharti Airtel (5.15%), and Larsen & Toubro (4.44%).
The Nifty 50 is NSE's benchmark equity index comprising 50 large and liquid companies from key sectors of the Indian economy. The index is calculated using the free-float market capitalisation method, making it a widely used benchmark for mutual funds, ETFs, and other investment products.
The Nifty 50 traded firmly higher on July 27, supported by gains in IT, financial and consumer stocks. While the index has faced pressure over the past few months, the day's broad-based buying and positive market breadth indicate improved investor sentiment. Market participants are likely to remain focused on upcoming corporate earnings, global developments and macroeconomic data for further direction.
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Published on: Jul 27, 2026, 12:58 PM IST
Kusum Kumari
Kusum Kumari is a Content Writer with 4 years of experience in simplifying financial market concepts. Currently crafting insightful content at Angel One, She specialise in breaking down complex topics into easy-to-understand pieces, blending expertise in market fundamentals and technical analysis.
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