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Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp sell-off on Tuesday, with the BSE Sensex plunging more than 700 points and the Nifty 50 dropping below the crucial 25,500 mark. The decline reflected broad-based weakness across sectors as investors turned cautious amid rising global uncertainties.

The fall was largely driven by heavy selling in information technology stocks, which dragged the benchmarks lower. The Nifty IT index emerged as one of the worst performers, as concerns over global demand and fresh trade tensions hurt sentiment. Banking, auto and metal stocks also traded in the red, contributing to the overall decline.

Global factors played a key role in Tuesday’s market slide. Investor confidence weakened after renewed fears of higher US import tariffs resurfaced, raising concerns about global trade disruptions. Weak cues from Asian markets and overnight losses on Wall Street further dampened risk appetite among domestic investors.

Back home, the Indian rupee opened lower against the US dollar, adding to the cautious mood. Market participants also remained watchful ahead of key global economic signals, which could influence foreign fund flows into emerging markets like India.

Despite the broader weakness, a few individual stocks saw action on company-specific developments. Select counters attracted buying interest following business updates and regulatory approvals, offering limited support to the market.

Analysts said that the Nifty’s breach of the 25,500 level is technically significant and could trigger further volatility in the near term. However, some experts believe that if the index manages to hold near current levels, bargain buying may emerge.

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Indian equity benchmarks began the week on a strong note on Monday, with the BSE Sensex jumping over 600 points and the Nifty 50 moving above the 25,700 level. The rally followed positive global cues after a key US ruling scrapped earlier tariff measures, easing concerns over trade disruptions and lifting market sentiment worldwide.

The upbeat mood triggered widespread buying across sectors, with metal stocks leading the gains amid a sharp rise in commodity prices. Export-oriented companies also attracted investor interest as the easing of trade barriers is expected to improve overseas demand and support earnings growth.

Precious metals, however, moved in the opposite direction to equities in terms of investment strategy, with gold climbing around 2 per cent and silver surging nearly 6 per cent. The sharp rise in safe-haven assets reflected underlying global uncertainty and volatility, even as stock markets advanced.

Market participants said the tariff relief has improved India’s trade outlook and could help boost foreign institutional inflows in the near term. A softer crude oil trend further supported sentiment, as lower energy prices are seen reducing input costs for companies and easing pressure on the country’s import bill.

Broader markets also participated in the rally, with mid-cap and small-cap stocks recording notable gains, indicating improving risk appetite among investors. Banking and financial stocks contributed to the upward move, though stock-specific caution remained in a few counters due to regulatory and corporate developments.

Analysts believe the sharp rise reflects a combination of global optimism and domestic resilience, but warned that volatility may persist. A proposed new US import duty, although less severe than previous tariffs, and fluctuating commodity prices could influence market direction in the coming sessions.

Despite these concerns, Monday’s surge added significant investor wealth and set a positive tone for the week, with the focus now shifting to global policy signals, institutional fund flows and movement in oil prices for further cues.

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Indian equity markets opened higher on Friday as investors sought opportunities after a sharp decline in the previous session. The BSE Sensex rose over 400 points, trading near 55,800, while the NSE Nifty 50 held around 25,600 in early deals, supported by buying in select heavyweight sectors.

The market rally was driven by value buying and sector-specific strength, particularly in public sector units, banks, and energy stocks. However, IT and realty counters underperformed, limiting the overall gains amid caution over global cues and recent volatility.

Among the top gainers, Coal India Ltd surged over 1%, while Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) also rose about 1%. Heavyweight industrial stocks such as Bharat Electronics Ltd and Larsen & Toubro Ltd advanced around 0.8% each.

On the losers’ side, major IT stocks fell sharply. Infosys Ltd dropped more than 2%, while Tech Mahindra Ltd, Kwality Walls India Ltd, HCL Technologies Ltd, and Wipro Ltd all declined over 1%, reflecting profit-taking after recent gains.

Sector-wise, the Nifty Bank index showed resilience, while midcap and IT segments dragged market breadth lower. Investors remained watchful ahead of weekly derivatives expiry and potential global triggers that could influence market direction in the coming days.

After Thursday’s sharp sell-off, Friday’s session showed tentative stability, with defensive and cyclical stocks leading the rebound.

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The markets opened lower on Thursday, 19 February 2026, after early optimism faded into profit-booking and cautious trading. The BSE Sensex fell over 100 points, while the Nifty 50 slipped under 25,800, dragged down by weakness in select IT and industrial stocks, even as metal and consumer segments showed resilience.

Tech Mahindra led the gainers with a roughly 2% rise, followed by Netweb Technologies and MCX, which benefited from strong demand in commodities. On the other hand, IndiGo and construction stocks such as NCC saw declines amid sectoral pressures and regulatory concerns. Broader market sentiment remained cautious, with retail investors gradually shifting funds from traditional bank savings into higher-yielding instruments like liquid funds.

Sectorally, metal stocks continued to outperform, with the BSE Metal Index rallying over 13% in the past three months, reflecting higher commodity prices and tight supply. Consumer and financial stocks contributed to early gains, while IT shares struggled, limiting overall upside.

Global markets presented a mixed picture. Asian benchmarks traded higher, with Nikkei 225 futures up 0.6% and Topix rising 1%, while European indices remained largely flat. Wall Street ended higher on Wednesday, lifted by gains in technology and AI-related stocks, including Nvidia and Amazon.

Meanwhile, the dollar strengthened ahead of key U.S. inflation data, and oil prices eased as investors monitored U.S.-Iran diplomatic developments.

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As the markets opened on Wednesday, the BSE Sensex fell over 100 points while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped below the 25,700 mark in a volatile session dominated by sector-specific action. Weakness in frontline technology stocks such as Infosys, TCS and HCLTech weighed the most on the indices, reflecting persistent concerns over the sector’s growth outlook amid the rapid shift towards artificial intelligence-led business models.

However, losses were partially capped by strong buying in metal counters. Tata Steel and JSW Steel emerged among the top gainers after positive global cues linked to steel and aluminium tariffs improved sentiment for the sector. Gains in banking stocks, led by State Bank of India, also helped prevent a sharper fall.

The broader market mirrored the cautious mood, with mid-cap and small-cap indices trading on a flat-to-negative note. Most sectoral indices ended in the red, highlighting the lack of broad-based momentum.

Global cues remained mixed. Asian markets traded with mild gains, while investors continued to track the US interest-rate trajectory and movements in global technology stocks. The uncertainty kept domestic traders from taking large directional positions.

Stock-specific action continued in the infrastructure and capital-goods space on the back of fresh order wins, while select FMCG and tobacco stocks saw buying interest after price hike expectations.

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Indian benchmark indices staged a strong recovery on Tuesday. The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty opened on a weak note, tracking profit booking and mixed global cues. The indices slipped in early trade, with the Nifty briefly moving below the 25,700 level and the Sensex falling over 100 points. However, a steady recovery in technology stocks during the second half of the session trimmed the losses and pushed the benchmarks into a narrow range by the close.

IT majors Infosys, TCS and HCLTech were among the top gainers on the Nifty. The sector saw value buying after last week’s sharp correction, and sentiment improved following deal-related optimism in the artificial intelligence space. The Nifty IT index ended as the top sectoral performer.

In contrast, index heavyweight Reliance Industries declined and capped the upside. Financial stocks also remained under pressure, with ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank among the key laggards. Weakness in metal stocks, including Tata Steel, further weighed on the market.

In the broader market, mid-cap and small-cap indices outperformed the benchmarks, indicating continued stock-specific buying. Defence-linked Cochin Shipyard surged after emerging as the lowest bidder for a major contract, boosting sentiment in capital goods stocks.

Shares of newly listed AI-focused Fractal Analytics saw a muted trend after a weak debut, reflecting valuation concerns despite strong interest in the artificial intelligence theme.

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The equity benchmarks opened lower on Monday as the BSE Sensex slided over 100 points in early trade, while the NSE Nifty50 dipped below the 25,450 mark.

The weak start came despite mixed global cues. Asian markets traded cautiously, and Gift Nifty signalled a muted opening, keeping traders on edge at the start of the week.

Gainers provide limited support, where select banking and auto stocks managed to trade in the green, helping limit deeper losses. On the gaining side, Power Grid and HDFC Bank featured among the top performers, providing some support to the broader market. However, buying interest remained selective, indicating cautious market participation.

Heavyweights in the IT sector were among the top losers in early trade. Infosys and ICICI Bank were among the top losers in morning trade, dragging the indices lower. Energy and select consumer stocks reeled under the selling pressure as investors continued to book profits after last week’s sharp correction.

Last Friday, the Nifty had dropped more than 300 points, driven by weakness in IT, energy, and consumer sectors. Monday’s soft opening suggests that investors are still assessing global trends and domestic triggers before taking fresh positions.

Unless strong buying emerges, markets may continue to trade in a narrow range with high volatility.

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Markets opened sharply lower on Friday, February 13, 2026, with the BSE Sensex dropping over 750 points and the NSE Nifty50 slipping below 25,600. Weak global cues and a heavy sell-off in IT stocks led the steep decline, creating broad-based bearish sentiment across Dalal Street.

The IT sector bore the brunt of the selling. Large-cap technology names, including Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, and Wipro, were among the top losers, as investors grew concerned about slowing global demand and pressure on margins. This dragged the broader market lower, with all major indices trading in the red.

In contrast, banking and financial stocks showed relative resilience. Shares of State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank gained, providing some cushion to the market. Defensive stocks in sectors such as FMCG also saw minor gains, reflecting investors’ cautious rotation into safer bets amid volatility.

Analysts attributed the fall to multiple factors. Global markets were weaker, particularly in the tech space, following disappointing U.S. data and softer cues from Asian markets. Investors also remain watchful of domestic indicators and sector-specific headwinds, including regulatory developments and corporate earnings reports.

The sharp market slide wiped out significant wealth from investor portfolios, with estimates suggesting multi-lakh-crore losses across the indices. Traders advised caution, noting that the market could remain volatile in the coming sessions as it absorbs both domestic and global developments.

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Indian stock markets declined sharply, with heavy selling in technology shares dragging the benchmark indices lower. The BSE Sensex dropped over 400 points, while the Nifty slipped below the 25,850 mark during the session.

The fall was mainly driven by losses in major IT stocks. Infosys, TCS, HCL Tech and Tech Mahindra were among the biggest losers, falling between 2% and 4%. Investors turned cautious amid concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on traditional IT services and uncertainties around future earnings growth. Weak global sentiment further added pressure to the sector.

Broader market sentiment was also affected by strong US economic data, particularly robust jobs numbers, which reduced expectations of early interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve. Higher-for-longer interest rate concerns typically reduce global risk appetite and weigh on emerging markets like India.

Despite the broad-based weakness, some stocks offered limited support to the indices. ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, NTPC and Power Grid were among the key gainers, posting modest gains during the session. However, their rise was not enough to offset the sharp decline in IT counters.

Other sectors showed mixed performance, with banking and select energy stocks holding relatively steady, while technology and some large-cap names remained under pressure.

Market analysts said that while India’s macroeconomic fundamentals remain stable, near-term volatility is likely due to global cues and sector-specific headwinds. Rising crude oil prices and cautious global trends also contributed to the subdued mood.

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The equity benchmarks traded in a narrow range on 11 February 2026, with the BSE Sensex posting modest gains and the Nifty holding firm above the 25,950 mark. The session began on a positive note, supported by firm global cues and steady trends across Asian markets, but momentum remained stock-specific as the day progressed.

Investor sentiment was aided by softer US bond yields and stable commodity prices, though caution persisted ahead of key global economic data. Gold and silver prices edged higher, reflecting a defensive undertone in global markets.

Sectorally, automobile, metal and energy counters led the advance, attracting buying interest on the back of earnings expectations and improved demand outlook. Select consumer stocks also saw steady traction. However, IT and financial stocks faced mild selling pressure, limiting the broader market’s upside.

Among the prominent gainers, Eternal Ltd rallied sharply, while Tata Steel and ONGC recorded healthy gains. Auto majors such as Bajaj Auto and Mahindra & Mahindra also traded in the green, contributing to the positive bias in the indices.

On the downside, HCL Technologies declined amid weakness in the IT pack, while Bajaj Finance witnessed profit booking. Stocks such as Dr Reddy’s Laboratories and Shriram Finance also closed lower, reflecting selective selling in pharma and NBFC counters.

Meanwhile, institutional activity remained strong, with major financial institutions including HUDCO, NaBFID and SIDBI announcing plans to raise funds through bond issuances. Changes in global index constituents also remained on investors’ radar.

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