The Indian stock market ended the trading session in the green on Friday, with both the Sensex and Nifty recording gains [1].
This upward movement follows a period of volatility for the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in Mumbai. The closing figures provide a snapshot of investor sentiment as the market concludes its weekly activity.
The Sensex settled 232 points higher [1]. Meanwhile, the Nifty crossed the 23,700 mark [1]. These gains were supported by a variety of stocks across different sectors during the final hour of trade.
In the banking and finance sector, Axis Bank rose three percent [1]. Shriram Finance also saw a three percent increase [1]. These movements contributed to the overall positive trajectory of the benchmarks on the day.
The current performance stands in contrast to earlier activity this week. On May 20, 2026, the markets traded in the deep red, with the Sensex and Nifty falling around 0.8% each [2]. During that previous session, the Sensex settled 118 points higher than its lowest point, but the general trend remained negative [2].
Despite the dip earlier in the week, some individual stocks showed strength on May 20. Hindalco jumped four percent [2] and Reliance Industries (RIL) rose three percent [2]. The Nifty remained above 23,650 during that session [2].
CNBC TV18 provided a live market update covering the performance and closing levels during the final hour of trading on the NSE. The broadcast focused on the recovery of the benchmarks as the closing bell approached.
“The Sensex settled 232 points higher”
The recovery of the Sensex and Nifty on May 22 suggests a short-term rebound in investor confidence following the losses seen on May 20. While individual heavyweights like Reliance Industries and Hindalco showed resilience earlier in the week, the broad-based gains in banking and finance stocks on Friday indicate a wider recovery across the NSE.
