The Indian stock market witnessed a strong rally on Thursday, May 14, 2026, with the NIFTY 50 closing at 23,689.60, up 277.00 points or 1.18%. The rebound followed a weak trend in previous sessions, supported by broad-based buying across key sectors.
Investors showed renewed interest in metals, pharmaceuticals and telecom stocks, which helped the index sustain gains through the session. The positive momentum also reflected improved risk appetite across the broader market.
The benchmark index opened higher and extended its gains throughout the session, supported by sustained buying across multiple sectors. The rally was largely driven by strong performances in high-beta stocks, which saw renewed demand after recent declines.
Market sentiment improved as investors rotated into sectors that had previously underperformed. Despite weakness in select IT stocks, the overall market tone remained firmly positive.
| Company Name | LTP | Change (₹) | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Crores) |
| Adani Enterprises | 2,719.00 | 221.00 | 8.85 | 95.39 | 2,524.28 |
| Cipla | 1,435.00 | 107.40 | 8.09 | 91.67 | 1,301.59 |
| Bharti Airtel | 1,883.00 | 93.80 | 5.24 | 212.79 | 3,939.18 |
| Eternal (Zomato) | 245.39 | 7.57 | 3.18 | 299.74 | 727.49 |
| Hindalco | 1,104.00 | 30.90 | 2.88 | 49.21 | 540.03 |
| Company Name | LTP | Change (₹) | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Crores) |
| Infosys | 1,094.10 | -29.00 | -2.58 | 169.15 | 1,857.66 |
| Tech Mahindra | 1,343.00 | -32.00 | -2.33 | 23.37 | 314.32 |
| HCL Technologies | 1,123.90 | -19.30 | -1.69 | 58.37 | 653.51 |
| Coal India | 456.85 | -5.40 | -1.17 | 114.09 | 526.74 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | 2,249.90 | -22.90 | -1.01 | 56.33 | 1,260.07 |
Metal and pharmaceutical stocks led the rally, supported by strong gains in Hindalco, Adani Enterprises and Cipla. Telecom stocks also performed strongly, with Bharti Airtel contributing significantly to the index’s recovery.
In contrast, information technology stocks remained under pressure, led by declines in Infosys, Tech Mahindra and HCL Technologies. Energy stocks such as Coal India saw mild profit booking despite broader market gains.
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The NIFTY 50 ended sharply higher on May 14, 2026, supported by strong buying in metals, pharmaceuticals and telecom stocks. Adani Enterprises and Cipla emerged as the top gainers, significantly contributing to the index’s upward momentum.
However, continued weakness in IT stocks, including Infosys and Tech Mahindra, limited broader participation. Overall, the session reflected a strong recovery in market sentiment after recent declines, driven by sectoral rotation and renewed investor interest.
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Published on: May 14, 2026, 4:01 PM IST
Akshay Shivalkar
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