Sensex Nifty Updates February 17: Benchmarks End Higher; Sensex Gains 0.21%, Nifty Holds Above 25,700
Last Updated: 17th February 2026 - 04:52 pm
On Tuesday, Indian equity markets closed on a positive note, supported by gains in frontline stocks. The Sensex advanced 0.21% to settle at 83,450.96, while the Nifty 50 rose 0.17% to 25,725.40. Buying interest was seen in Adani Enterprises, ITC, and Bharat Electronics, while metals and select heavyweights like Hindalco and Tata Steel declined. Broader sentiment remained steady as India VIX slipped nearly 5%, indicating easing volatility.
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Stock Market Highlights, February 18
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Domestic Indices Extend Gains: Indian benchmarks ended higher, supported by gains in heavyweights. The Sensex rose 0.21% to 83,450.96, while the Nifty 50 advanced 0.17% to 25,725.40. Adani Enterprises led gainers with a 2.67% rise, followed by ITC and Bharat Electronics. India VIX declined nearly 5%, indicating easing volatility.
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Global Cues Mixed: Asian markets traded mixed, with Hang Seng gaining 0.52%, while Nikkei and Shanghai Composite declined 0.42% and 1.26%, respectively. European indices were marginally positive at mid-session, as FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40, and STOXX 50 posted modest gains, reflecting cautious investor sentiment.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets ended on a mixed note. The Dow Jones edged up 0.09%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.05%. However, the NASDAQ slipped 0.22%, reflecting weakness in technology stocks amid cautious global cues.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| Adani Enterprises | 2.67% |
| ITC | 2.36% |
| Bharat Elec | 2.02% |
| Infosys | 1.87% |
| Larsen | 1.86% |
Top Losers
| Company | Gain |
| Hindalco | -1.91% |
| Eternal | -1.78% |
| Trent | -1.36% |
| Tata Steel | -1.33% |
| Reliance | -0.98% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 25,728.50 | 0.25% |
| Nifty 50 | 25,725.40 | 0.17% |
| Nifty Bank | 61,174.00 | 0.37% |
| SENSEX | 83,450.96 | 0.21% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 12.6725 | -4.93% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 56,666 | -0.42% |
| Hang Seng | 26,705 | 0.52% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,681 | -1.26% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,495 | 0.21% |
| DAX | 24,837 | 0.14% |
| CAC 40 | 8,317 | 0.0089% |
| STOXX 50 | 5,986 | 0.056% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 49,500.93 | 0.099% |
| NASDAQ | 22,546.67 | -0.22% |
| S&P 500 | 6,836.17 | 0.050% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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