Nifty 50, Sensex Ended In The Red; The Index Of Eight Core Industries Increased By 1.7% In April
- Share.Market
- 11 min read
- 21 May 2026
Here’s a quick wrap-up where we break down the performance of key indices, top corporate movers, and the major economic headlines of the day.
Despite an early session rally, Nifty 50 and Sensex erased their initial gains to close in the red on Thursday, May 21. The downturn was driven by weak global cues and continuous offloading by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs), who offloaded ₹1,597 crore on Wednesday. Meanwhile, sectoral performance remained mixed; Nifty Realty emerged as the top sectoral leader, while Nifty IT was the top loser.
Key Indices – Share Market
Today’s Top News from the Indian Share Market
GRASIMGrasim reported its highest-ever consolidated revenue of ₹1,75,431 crore for FY26, an 18% YoY increase. EBITDA also hit a record ₹25,872 crore, up 29%. The performance was driven by its Building Materials and Financial Services segments. A dividend of ₹10 per share was recommended.
JSWCEMENTJSW Cement’s Q4 FY26 revenue increased by 11% YoY to ₹1,895 crore, with total sales volume rising 7% to 3.99 million tonnes. Operating EBITDA surged 46% for the quarter. For the full year, the company achieved a 12% revenue growth to ₹6,512 crore.
AURIONPROAurionpro secured one of its largest US orders with a $33 million, three-year engagement. The company will deliver proprietary software, AI, cloud, and DevOps solutions to a leading US-based digital insurance payments platform, significantly expanding its existing partnership.
MOTHERSONSamvardhana Motherson reported FY26 results with Q4 revenue of ₹34,309 crore and an EBITDA of ₹3,805 crore. For the full year, normalised profit after tax reached ₹4,258 crore on revenues of ₹1,26,104 crore. The board recommended a final dividend of ₹0.25 per equity share.
WHIRLPOOLWhirlpool’s Q4 FY26 revenue grew 9% to ₹2,181 crore, though profitability was impacted by regulatory headwinds and commodity inflation, pushing Q4 EBITDA down 34%. Despite a weak first half, a strong H2 recovery helped the company achieve market leadership in direct cool refrigerators.
Broader Market Performance Today
INDIA VIXTop Performing Sectors Today
Top Gainers
| Company | Today’s Chg | LTP |
|---|---|---|
 Nifty RealtyNIFTY REALTY | +1.05%+8.05 | 775.10 |
 Nifty Consumer DurablesNIFTY CONSR DURBL | +0.51%+178.90 | 35181.05 |
 Nifty Healthcare IndexNIFTY HEALTHCARE | +0.40%+62.70 | 15913.75 |
Top Losers
| Company | Today’s Chg | LTP |
|---|---|---|
 Nifty MediaNIFTY MEDIA | -0.35%-4.95 | 1395.10 |
 Nifty FMCGNIFTY FMCG | -0.51%-257.00 | 50263.55 |
 Nifty ITNIFTY IT | -0.56%-164.05 | 29021.10 |
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Today’s Top Gainers and Losers
Top Gainers
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FII DII Activity (₹ Cr)
| Date | FII (Net Value) | DII (Net Value) |
| 20 May 2026 | -1,597.35 | 1,968.35 |
| 19 May 2026 | -2,457.49 | 3,801.68 |
| 18 May 2026 | 2,813.69 | 2,682.12 |
| 15 May 2026 | 1,329.17 | -1,958.82 |
| 14 May 2026 | 187.46 | 684.33 |
| Month-to-Date | -24,299.62 | 46,401.18 |
What’s Happening Beyond Markets?
- The Index of Eight Core Industries increased by 1.7% in April 2026 compared to last year. While cement, steel, and electricity production recorded positive growth, sectors such as coal, crude oil, and fertilisers saw declines.
- SEBI’s NISM and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs’ IICA signed an MoU to advance corporate governance, ESG, and capital markets. They will jointly design capacity-building programs, focusing on sustainability disclosures and MSME access to markets.
- The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized nearly 3,00,000 smuggled e-cigarettes worth over ₹120 crore across multiple states. Sourced from China, the prohibited vapes were concealed within furniture and metal chair parts to evade customs scrutiny.
- The Reserve Bank of India announced a USD 5 billion swap auction. This strategic move is designed to inject long-term liquidity into the banking system, ensuring stability and adequate funds for domestic financial operations.
Result Update
Track who beat or missed street estimates from the Nifty50
| Stock | Revenue from Operations FY26 (Estimated) | Revenue from Operations FY26 (Actual) | Change |
| Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. | ₹4,42,868.10 cr | ₹5,22,820.41 cr | 🔼 18.05% |
| Bharat Electronics Ltd. | ₹27,562.36 cr | ₹27,479.63 cr | 🔻 0.30% |
| Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. | ₹26,508.34 cr | ₹27,148.4 cr | 🔼 2.41% |
| Mankind Pharma Ltd. | ₹14,268.91 cr | ₹14,277.64 cr | 🔼 0.06% |
India VIX and ATR Position Sizing for Nifty and BankNifty F&O Traders Backtested 2016 to 2025
Back to Basics
Terms that put you one step ahead – every day
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Corporate Actions
Companies with the ex-date and record date on 25 May 2026
| Company | Corporate Action |
| LTM Ltd. | Final Dividend, ₹53.00 |
| Tata Consumer Products Ltd. | Dividend, ₹10.00 |
| Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. | Final Dividend, ₹31.00 |
Before You Go…
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