Sensex Nifty Updates February 18: Markets Extend Gains; Nifty Holds Above 25,800

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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.

Stock Market Highlights, February 18

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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