Sensex Nifty Updates February 18: Markets Extend Gains; Nifty Holds Above 25,800
Last Updated: 18th February 2026 - 04:41 pm
Indian markets extended gains with the Sensex rising 0.34% and Nifty 50 up 0.37%, led by HDFC Life, Tata Steel, and ITC, while ONGC and Wipro lagged. India VIX slipped 3.53%, indicating easing volatility. Asian markets were mixed, Europe traded firmly higher mid-session, and U.S. indices closed marginally positive in the previous session, reflecting cautious but steady global investor sentiment.
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Stock Market Highlights, February 18
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Domestic Indices Extend Gains: Indian benchmarks closed higher, supported by banking and heavyweight stocks. The Sensex rose 0.34% to 83,734.25, while the Nifty 50 gained 0.37% to 25,819.32. HDFC Life, Tata Steel, and ITC led advances, whereas ONGC and Wipro were among the top drags.
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Global Cues Mixed: Asian markets delivered a mixed performance, with the Nikkei climbing 1.02% and Hang Seng up 0.52%, while Shanghai Composite slipped 1.26%. European indices traded firmly higher mid-session, led by FTSE 100 up 1.06%, alongside gains in DAX, CAC 40, and STOXX 50.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets ended marginally higher. The Dow Jones edged up 0.06%, while the NASDAQ gained 0.14% and the S&P 500 rose 0.10%, reflecting cautious optimism amid steady economic cues and selective buying across technology and blue-chip stocks.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| HDFC Life | 3.37% |
| Tata Steel | 2.93% |
| ITC | 2.15% |
| TATA Cons. Prod | 1.85% |
| Bajaj Auto | 1.56% |
Top Losers
| Company | Loss |
| ONGC | -2.67% |
| Wipro | -1.73% |
| Eternal | -1.47% |
| Adani Enterpris | -1.41% |
| Infosys | -1.26% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 25,817.00 | 0.18% |
| Nifty 50 | 25,819.32 | 0.37% |
| Nifty Bank | 61,550.80 | 0.62% |
| SENSEX | 83,734.25 | 0.34% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 12.225 | -3.53% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 57,143 | 1.02% |
| Hang Seng | 26,705 | 0.52% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,681 | -1.26% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,667 | 1.06% |
| DAX | 25,205 | 0.83% |
| CAC 40 | 8,407 | 0.57% |
| STOXX 50 | 6,076 | 0.93% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 49,533.19 | 0.065% |
| NASDAQ | 22,578.39 | 0.14% |
| S&P 500 | 6,843.22 | 0.10% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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