The Nifty 50 index is currently trading at 24,400.70, gaining 47.15 points (0.19%) from the previous close of 24,353.55. The index opened at 24,391.50 and moved between an intraday high of 24,480.65 and a low of 24,241.25 during the session.
The index’s free-float market capitalisation stands at ₹111.96 lakh crore, while valuation metrics show a P/E ratio of 21.38 and P/B ratio of 3.33. Over the past year, the index has traded between a 52-week low of 22,182.55 and a 52-week high of 26,373.20.
The index has shown a mixed performance across different timeframes. In the short term, momentum remains positive with gains of 2.34% in 1 week and 5.56% in 1 month.
However, the medium-term trend is still under pressure, with the index down 3.30% in 3 months, 5.58% in 6 months, and 6.68% year-to-date. Over longer periods, returns remain strong, with 2.30% gains over 1 year, 38.45% over 3 years, and 70.67% over 5 years, highlighting the long-term growth potential of the market.
| Period | Returns |
| 1 Week | 2.34% |
| 1 Month | 5.56% |
| 3 Months | -3.30% |
| 6 Months | -5.58% |
| YTD | -6.68% |
| 1 Year | 2.30% |
| 3 Years | 38.45% |
| 5 Years | 70.67% |
Buying interest was visible across metals, PSU banks and select consumption stocks, which supported the index’s upward movement. Stocks such as Trent, JSW Steel, State Bank of India, Asian Paints, and NTPC recorded strong gains and emerged as the top performers of the session.
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Some stocks faced selling pressure during the day, particularly in financials, metals and capital goods. Jio Financial Services, Hindalco, Larsen & Toubro, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles were among the key laggards that limited broader gains in the index.
The Nifty 50 is trading with mild gains supported by positive market breadth and buying in metals and PSU banks.
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Published on: Apr 20, 2026, 1:53 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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