Indian equities ended Friday’s session on May 15, 2026, in the red after a volatile day of trading. The NIFTY 50 closed at 23,643.50, down 46.10 points or 0.19%, as early gains were wiped out in the second half of the session.
Market sentiment weakened due to strong selling pressure in financial and metal stocks. Although IT and select consumer-facing stocks provided some support, they were insufficient to offset the broader decline.
The benchmark index opened on a positive note and traded higher during the initial hours of the session. Buying was visible in IT, healthcare and select PSU stocks, supporting early gains.
However, profit booking and fresh selling pressure in financials and metals dragged the index lower toward the close. The overall market remained volatile, reflecting cautious investor sentiment after recent fluctuations.
| Company Name | LTP | Change (₹) | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Crores) |
| TMPV | 356.15 | 17.40 | 5.14 | 516.90 | 1,852.36 |
| Dr Reddy’s | 1,343.20 | 39.60 | 3.04 | 39.83 | 528.42 |
| Infosys | 1,116.00 | 21.00 | 1.92 | 174.82 | 1,959.12 |
| Coal India | 462.40 | 8.35 | 1.84 | 78.60 | 364.69 |
| Tech Mahindra | 1,367.50 | 24.10 | 1.79 | 53.07 | 728.38 |
| Company Name | LTP | Change (₹) | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Crores) |
| Hindalco | 1,065.00 | -38.30 | -3.47 | 68.01 | 731.12 |
| Eternal (Zomato) | 241.00 | -4.82 | -1.96 | 182.80 | 444.43 |
| Nestlé India | 1,432.20 | -27.40 | -1.88 | 32.93 | 474.61 |
| Tata Steel | 217.00 | -4.13 | -1.87 | 332.31 | 728.86 |
| Reliance Industries | 1,339.00 | -22.80 | -1.67 | 199.76 | 2,675.50 |
IT and pharmaceutical stocks provided key support to the index, with Infosys and Dr Reddy’s posting gains. PSU and commodity stocks such as Coal India also contributed positively during the session.
However, metal stocks led the decline, with Hindalco and Tata Steel witnessing selling pressure. FMCG and energy stocks also showed weakness, resulting in a mixed sectoral performance overall.
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The NIFTY 50 ended marginally lower on May 15, 2026, as late-session selling in financial and metal stocks erased earlier gains. TMPV and Dr Reddy’s led the gainers, offering partial support to the market.
Meanwhile, declines in Hindalco, Tata Steel and Reliance Industries weighed on the index. The session reflected continued volatility, with investors remaining cautious amid mixed sectoral trends.
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Published on: May 15, 2026, 4:01 PM IST
Akshay Shivalkar
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