Closing Bell: Market recovers; Nifty above 25,550, Sensex up 317 pts, IT lags

Indian equity indices ended on strong note with Nifty above 25,550 on February 20. At close, the Sensex was up 316.57 points or 0.38 percent at 82,814.71, and the Nifty was up 116.90 points or 0.46 percent at 25,571.25.

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Markets traded with volatility on Friday but managed to end in the green amid mixed cues. The Nifty opened lower due to lingering geopolitical concerns and subdued global signals; however, buying in select heavyweight stocks helped the index recover and settle in positive territory as the session progressed. Most sectors participated in the rebound, with energy, metals, and banking emerging as notable gainers following the sharp sell-off in the previous session. Meanwhile, midcap and smallcap indices underperformed, ending flat to marginally lower.

Sentiment during the session was shaped by mixed global developments, including rising crude oil prices and renewed geopolitical tensions, which initially weighed on risk assets. However, improved buying interest in domestic cyclical and heavyweight stocks offset early weakness, indicating that participants were looking to accumulate quality names after recent volatility.

We maintain a cautious stance and recommend closely monitoring global developments in the absence of any fresh domestic triggers. On the index front, sustaining above the 25,400 level is crucial to preserve a positive bias amid ongoing consolidation; a breach below this mark could turn the tone negative. We reiterate our preference for banking, auto, metal, and energy stocks for long positions, while advising against taking short-term positions in the IT space.

The Indian rupee extended its losing streak for a fifth consecutive session, emerging as a laggard among its Asian peers. With domestic forex markets closed on Thursday, the rupee played catch-up, reacting to a resurgent US dollar and mounting geopolitical tensions. The local unit remains under pressure due to sustained capital outflows and robust dollar demand from importers.

Technically, the USDINR spot has staged an upside breakout after a two-week consolidation phase between 90.40 and 90.80. Immediate support for the pair is now seen at 90.80, while resistance is pegged at 91.10 and 91.40.

After witnessing a massive fall on the back of rising geo-political tension on Thursday, Nifty tried to recover from the lows amidst volatility on Friday and closed the day higher by 116 points. After bouncing back from the opening weakness on Friday, the market was not able to sustain above the hurdle of 25650 levels in the mid to later part of the session.

A reasonable positive candle has been formed on the daily chart with upper shadow. This is signaling an attempt of bounce back from the lows. Nifty has failed to show follow-through weakness after a 1or 2 sessions sharp declines in the recent few occasions and Friday's bounce back could be one of these instances. Hence, one may expect some more upside in the short term.

Nifty is currently placed at the key support of around 25400 as per role reversal and a sustainable upmove above the hurdle of 25650-25700 levels could open another round of relief rally in the market.

Nifty’s modest 0.39% weekly gain hardly reflects the turbulence witnessed through the week. Beneath the seemingly flat closing, markets navigated sharp swings driven by global cues and sector-specific weakness. After a steady surge at the start of the week, Nifty came under intense pressure on Thursday amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which triggered a sharp spike in crude oil prices and rattled investor sentiment. The sudden risk-off mood led to aggressive profit booking across sectors. However, showcasing resilience, the index staged a smart rebound in the final trading session, trimming a large part of its losses. Nifty eventually settled at 25,571, up 0.46% for the day and 0.39% on a week-on-week basis.

IT stocks continued to bleed for the third consecutive week. Concerns around stretched valuations, coupled with rapid strides in AI disrupting traditional growth models, have kept the sector under sustained selling pressure. Technically, Nifty is currently trading below its key short-term moving averages, indicating a phase of sideways consolidation with a cautious undertone. Meanwhile, India VIX surged 6.71% for the second consecutive session, reflecting heightened nervousness and expectations of elevated volatility in the near term.

Among Nifty constituents, Hindalco and NTPC emerged as the top gainers, while Tech Mahindra and Infosys were among the key laggards. Sectorally, Bank Nifty and Nifty Metal led the gains for the day. The broader market closed on a mixed note, with the Nifty Midcap Index rising 0.48%, whereas the Nifty Smallcap Index slipped 0.11%.

Nifty View

Going ahead, the 25,400–25,350 zone is expected to act as immediate support for Nifty. A sustained move below 25,350 could trigger further downside towards 25,150, followed by the 25,000 mark in the near term. On the upside, the zone of 25,750–25,800 is likely to act as an immediate resistance.

Bank Nifty View

Bank Nifty clearly outperformed during the week, closing at a fresh lifetime high on a weekly basis, largely driven by strong traction in frontline PSU banking stocks. The 20-day EMA zone of 60,400–60,500 is expected to provide key support, while the 61,700–61,800 range may act as resistance zone in the short term.

Indian equities rebounded after yesterday’s sharp correction, led by strong buying in large caps as investors favoured their better risk reward over premium valued midcaps. Sentiment improved on clearer trade agreement signals and India’s entry into Pax Silica, which is expected to strengthen supply chain security in AI, semiconductors, and critical minerals.

Banking and metal stocks drove the recovery, while IT lagged. Volatility stayed elevated, with the India VIX spiking even as geopolitical tensions still linger. Softer inflation data from Japan supported expectations of accommodative global policy. Structurally, markets remain constructive, though near term moves are likely to stay flow driven amid global uncertainties, keeping the buy on dips, sell on rallies trend intact.

Market ends higher, all major indices close in the green

Nifty Bank outperforms, rises nearly 2% with PNB, Canara Bank being the top gainers

Nifty IT biggest underperformer, down 17% in three weeks

PSU Bank & FMCG stocks are the biggest outperformers, up 2–5%

Indian rupee ended lower at 90.98 per dollar on Friday versus Wednesday's close of 90.67.

Indian equity indices ended on strong note with Nifty above 25,550 on February 20.

At close, the Sensex was up 316.57 points or 0.38 percent at 82,814.71, and the Nifty was up 116.90 points or 0.46 percent at 25,571.25. About 1842 shares advanced, 2167 shares declined, and 153 shares unchanged.

Hindalco Industries, NTPC, SBI Life, L&T, Coal India were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Eternal, HCL Technologies and Grasim Industries.

Except IT (down 1%) and media, all other indices ended in the green with power, metal, capital goods, PSU Bank up 1-2%.

The BSE midcap index was up 0.5 percent and smallcap index ended marginally lower.

Hyundai Motor India was quoting at Rs 2,303.75, up Rs 124.15, or 5.70 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 2,367.85 and an intraday low of Rs 2,161.40.

It was trading with volumes of 38,383 shares, compared to its five day average of 14,148 shares, an increase of 171.30 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed down 2.10 percent or Rs 46.75 at Rs 2,179.60.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 2,889.65 and a 52-week low of Rs 1,542.95 on 22 September, 2025 and 07 April, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 20.28 percent below its 52-week high and 49.31 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 187,189.16 crore.

#1 Q4 orders/revenue/adjusted EBITDA beat consensus by 23 percent/2 percent/12 percent

#2 Orders included large wins in data centers, automotive, railways & metals

#3 Electrification & motion revenue grew 6 percent/7 percent YoY

#4 Base order run rate growth key for re-rating

RPP Infra Projects has received the new work order from Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu for Establishment of Global

Sports City, Chennai. The value of work order is Rs 205,89,14,000.

RPP Infra Projects was quoting at Rs 85.78, up Rs 7.70, or 9.86 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 86.48 and an intraday low of Rs 77.42.

It was trading with volumes of 4,504 shares, compared to its five day average of 6,631 shares, a decrease of -32.08 percent.

#1 Announced partnership with OpenAI

#2 AI partnerships mirror hyperscaler tie-ups during cloud cycle

#3 Company advances in data centers after TPG Hypervault investment, OpenAI first 100 MW client

#4 Data centers add long-term optionality, valuation may shift to SOTP with better revenue visibility

The Work Order pertains to the design and engineering, execution, and handover of OPR & NOPR colony at TSSIJ, Bileipada, Joda, comprising of apartment blocks G+9 structure for Employees as per Architectural scheme & bidder's design approved by Tata Steel, with construction of such blocks Civil, Architectural, Electrical, Plumbing & Sanitary, fire fighting, water proofing, underground/overhead water storage tank including area development upto 5 meter all around the individual blocks and installation of automated elevated lift, fire fighting all complete.

Hazoor Multi Projects was quoting at Rs 33.99, down Rs 0.43, or 1.25 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 34.90 and an intraday low of Rs 33.51.

It was trading with volumes of 240,055 shares, compared to its five day average of 380,700 shares, a decrease of -36.94 percent.

Artemis Medicare Services has entered into a Medical Services Agreement (MSA) to operate and manage Vidyasagar Institute of Mental Health and Neuro & Allied Sciences (VIMHANS).

Artemis Medicare Services was quoting at Rs 238.60, up Rs 0.60, or 0.25 percent. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 241.35 and an intraday low of Rs 237.65. It was trading with volumes of 4,474 shares, compared to its five day average of 6,926 shares, a decrease of -35.40 percent.

E2E Networks has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Larsen & Toubro -Vyoma.

Under the MOU, E2E and Larsen & Toubro -Vyoma intend to partner to augment and scale Larsen & Toubro -Vyoma GPU cloud infrastructure capacity and enable its commercialization through E2E’s AI-native cloud platform. The collaboration is designed to accelerate the deployment of sovereign, high-performance GPU capacity in India aligned with national AI objectives.

E2E Networks was quoting at Rs 2,895, down Rs 68.40, or 2.31 percent. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 3,015 and an intraday low of Rs 2,856.10. It was trading with volumes of 612,438 shares, compared to its five day average of 890,566 shares, a decrease of -31.23 percent.

Gold and silver traded higher on 20 February as renewed safe-haven demand supported prices amid global uncertainty. MCX gold moved back above the ₹1.55 lakh per 10g mark, while silver gained over 1% to trade near ₹2.44–2.45 lakh/kg. The uptick comes after recent consolidation, with buyers stepping in on dips following sharp volatility earlier this month.

Global cues, including geopolitical tensions and expectations around US interest rates, continue to drive near-term sentiment. Despite intermittent corrections, the broader trend for precious metals remains supportive. Investors are viewing current moves as part of a consolidation phase rather than a reversal.

The Sensex was up 500.67 points or 0.61 percent at 82,998.81, and the Nifty was up 171.15 points or 0.67 percent at 25,625.50. About 1860 shares advanced, 1928 shares declined, and 168 shares unchanged.

QIB – 0.00 times

NII - 0.69 times

Retail – 1.16 times

Overall – 0.73 times

Market breadth strengthened meaningfully in afternoon trade, with 39 stocks advancing and 11 declining on the Nifty 50 as the index rose over 0.7 percent to around 25,639. The broader market also reflected improving sentiment, with the Nifty 500 showing 274 advances against 221 declines, indicating wider participation beyond frontline stocks as gains extended across segments.

On the losing side, technology and speciality chemical names saw selling pressure. Hexaware Technologies declined nearly 4 percent, while Inventurus Knowledge Solutions and Persistent Systems fell over 3 percent each. Clean Science and Technology and Ola Electric Mobility also traded lower, highlighting selective weakness in midcap tech and new-age stocks.

Midcap action turned positive in infrastructure and engineering names. Thermax jumped over 5 percent, while Hitachi Energy India gained more than 4.5 percent. Buying was also visible in KEI Industries, Tube Investments of India, PB Fintech, GE Vernova T&D India, Bharat Dynamics and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, reflecting strength in capital goods and defence-linked counters.

On the downside, technology stocks capped broader gains, with Tech Mahindra down over 1 percent, while Infosys and HCL Technologies also traded lower. Bharti Airtel, HDFC Bank and Mahindra & Mahindra were marginally weak, limiting the extent of the benchmark’s advance.

Gains in the Sensex were driven by infrastructure and power-linked names, with NTPC rising nearly 2.7 percent and Larsen & Toubro climbing over 2.3 percent. Financial heavyweights Bajaj Finance, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Axis Bank also traded firmly higher. Support extended to Bharat Electronics, Hindustan Unilever, Tata Steel and Power Grid Corporation of India.

The broader market showed resilience, with the Nifty Midcap 100 rising about 0.6 percent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 hovered near the flatline. However, volatility remained elevated, with India VIX up nearly 6 percent around 14.2, signalling persistent caution despite the rally in headline indices.

Sectoral trends remained positive in afternoon trade, with cyclicals and infrastructure-linked stocks outperforming. The BSE Capital Goods index surged nearly 2 percent, while the BSE Power index gained over 2.2 percent and Utilities rose about 1.5 percent. Metals and Bankex also traded firmly in the green. In contrast, IT and TECk indices slipped around 0.6–0.7 percent, indicating continued pressure in technology counters even as the broader market held gains.

Thermax was quoting at Rs 3,193.40, up Rs 192.25, or 6.41 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 3,193.40 and an intraday low of Rs 2,974.65.

It was trading with volumes of 4,478 shares, compared to its five day average of 4,668 shares, a decrease of -4.08 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed down 3.03 percent or Rs 93.90 at Rs 3,001.15.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 4,088 and a 52-week low of Rs 2,744.20 on 17 July, 2025 and 08 December, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 21.88 percent below its 52-week high and 16.37 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 38,051.37 crore.

#1 Premium brands continue to flourish

#2 Entry SUVs & the 125cc+ segment shine the most following the GST rate cut

#3 In 2Ws, TVS Motor & Royal Enfield continue to outperform the industry

#4 In PVs, M&M continues to outshine, led by new launches & strong execution

Indian rupee is trading lower at 90.98 per dollar against Wednesday's close of 90.67.

QIB – 0.00 times

NII - 0.61 times

Retail – 1.04 times

Overall – 0.65 times

#1 FY25–28E expansions: 158 mt cement & 77mt clinker, led by UltraTech Cement & Ambuja Cements clinker-backed effective supply to rise around 143mt

#2 Effective Capacity CAGR: North 11 percent, East and Centre 7 percent, South and West 5 percent

#3 Top Five players hold over 75 percent share across regions

#4 Utilization: 68 percent in FY23, 67–68 percent in FY25/26E

#5 FY23–26 pricing CAGR at -1–2 percent, while EBITDA/tonne expanded on lower costs

#6 Utilization seen at 67–68 percent till FY28, pricing rangebound & EBITDA/tonne to improve

#7 North region may see higher volatility due to faster capacity additions

#1 Government may allow Chinese competition in power generation equipment & transformer components

#2 BHEL could be impacted on BTG equipment imports

#3 L&T (9 percent of order book) may offset the impact through diversification

#4 Transmission & distribution should see limited impact given national security priorities toward the grid

Siemens Energy India was quoting at Rs 2,795.20, up Rs 36.30, or 1.32 percent. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 2,803 and an intraday low of Rs 2,728.05.

Hitachi Energy India was quoting at Rs 23,798.60, up Rs 961.20, or 4.21 percent. It has touched a 52-week high of Rs 23,905. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 23,905 and an intraday low of Rs 22,750.

Belrise Industries was quoting at Rs 182.25, down Rs 1.40, or 0.76 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 185.85 and an intraday low of Rs 180.75.

It was trading with volumes of 237,600 shares, compared to its five day average of 482,772 shares, a decrease of -50.78 percent.

The company has received a Letter of Commitment / Award for an amount of Rs 13,20,00,000 for supply of storage tanks from Reliance Industries.

Artson was quoting at Rs 143.00, up Rs 6.80, or 4.99 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 143 and an intraday low of Rs 139.40.

There were pending buy orders of 74 shares, with no sellers available.

It was trading with volumes of 13,518 shares, compared to its five day average of 4,195 shares, an increase of 222.23 percent.

Bayer CropScience was quoting at Rs 4,800, up Rs 32.55, or 0.68 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 4,807 and an intraday low of Rs 4,744.40.

It was trading with volumes of 1,295 shares, compared to its five day average of 1,963 shares, a decrease of -34.02 percent.

Indian rupee has extended the losses to trade at day's low at 90.97 per dollar against Wednesday's close of 90.67.

DEE Development Engineers was quoting at Rs 225.90, up Rs 17.05, or 8.16 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 226.05 and an intraday low of Rs 205.85.

It was trading with volumes of 16,615 shares, compared to its five day average of 5,146 shares, an increase of 222.90 percent.

#1 Four of eight companies missed, three beat, one was in-line with the estimate in Q3

#2 CRDMO revenue grew 7.5 percent YoY, led by Gland Pharma, Divi's Laboratories & Sai Life Sciences

#3 In Q3, upgraded Laurus Labs to hold, downgraded Syngene International to underperform

#4 Sai Life Sciences & Divi’s Laboratories gave the most bullish commentary

Divis Laboratories was quoting at Rs 6,295.40, up Rs 1.80, or 0.03 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 6,331.20 and an intraday low of Rs 6,252.10.

It was trading with volumes of 27,256 shares, compared to its five day average of 18,113 shares, an increase of 50.48 percent.

Sai Life Sciences was quoting at Rs 941.35, up Rs 5.20, or 0.56 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 945.35 and an intraday low of Rs 930.75.

The Sensex was up 439.24 points or 0.53 percent at 82,937.38, and the Nifty was up 149.35 points or 0.59 percent at 25,603.70. About 1886 shares advanced, 1795 shares declined, and 178 shares unchanged.

#1 Targetting high-single to low double-digit FY27 revenue growth, supported by a 2 percent price hike

#2 Beverages & Chyawanprash recovery expected soon

#3 Dabur India ventures to invest around Rs 500 crore in high-growth, digital-first businesses

#4 Q4FY26 growth likely slightly higher YoY versus Q3

#5 FY27 EBITDA margin expected to improve versus FY26

Dabur India was quoting at Rs 510.40, up Rs 8.80, or 1.75 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 511 and an intraday low of Rs 500.50.

It was trading with volumes of 7,211 shares, compared to its five day average of 110,579 shares, a decrease of -93.48 percent.

#1 Profit increases 10.4% to Rs 204.3 crore Vs Rs 185 crore, YoY

#2 Revenue jumps 13.4% to Rs 2,393 crore Vs Rs 2,110 crore, YoY

CIE Automotive India was quoting at Rs 464, up Rs 5.05, or 1.10 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 480.10 and an intraday low of Rs 452.80.

It was trading with volumes of 75,294 shares, compared to its five day average of 20,094 shares, an increase of 274.71 percent.

#1 Pernod Ricard India sales up around 5 percent in December 2025 quarter

#2 United spirits sales up 10 percent in six months ending December 2025

#3 Marginal market share gains seen, but inflation & Maharashtra tax hikes limit volume growth

The company has received an advance Letter of Award worth Rs 89 crore from RailTel Corporation of India for the supply, installation, and commissioning of an IP-based video surveillance system in LHB coaches. The contract includes a three-year warranty followed by five years of Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract (CAMC) for a RailTel customer (CoR) on a back-to-back basis.

Pace Digitek was quoting at Rs 183.80, up Rs 4.85, or 2.71 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 186.00 and an intraday low of Rs 179.75.

The company has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) for an order worth Rs 35.54 crore for a railway signalling project. The work is to be completed within 24 months from the date of the LoA.

Railtel Corporation of India was quoting at Rs 326.70, down Rs 2.30, or 0.70 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 334.65 and an intraday low of Rs 325.50.

It was trading with volumes of 55,326 shares, compared to its five day average of 365,994 shares, a decrease of -84.88 percent.

The bank has revised its one-year and six-month MCLR (Marginal Cost of Funds-Based Lending Rates) from 9.20 percent to 9.10 percent, effective February 22. The one-month and three-month MCLR have been revised to 8.95 percent from 9.05 percent.

Karur Vysya Bank was quoting at Rs 322.85, up Rs 3.70, or 1.16 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 324.90 and an intraday low of Rs 316.60.

It was trading with volumes of 33,652 shares, compared to its five day average of 98,205 shares, a decrease of -65.73 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed down 2.09 percent or Rs 6.80 at Rs 319.15.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 328.90 and a 52-week low of Rs 153.67 on 17 February, 2026 and 13 March, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 1.84 percent below its 52-week high and 110.09 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 31,208.17 crore.

The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) conducted a Pre-Approval Inspection (PAI) for injectable medical devices at the company’s Unit 9 facility located at Zydus Biotech Park, Ahmedabad, during February 16–19. The regulator closed the inspection with nil observations.

Zydus Lifesciences was quoting at Rs 900.05, down Rs 2.20, or 0.24 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 907.75 and an intraday low of Rs 898.90.

It was trading with volumes of 7,800 shares, compared to its five day average of 24,579 shares, a decrease of -68.27 percent.

Oil refiners made big gains in Q3 on falling/low crude prices. Now with spiking crude thanks to the US-Iran standoff, the situation has reversed. The margins of oil refiners will be impacted. The beneficiaries will be the upstream companies like ONGC and Oil India.

The trend will remain volatile since the West Asian situation can change quickly. Crude will decline sharply in the event of a deal between India and the U.S.

#1 Q4 revenue grew 6 percent YoY, led by motion and electrification

#2 Adjusted PAT fell 9 percent YoY

#3 New orders up 52 percent YoY, total backlog up 12 percent YoY

#4 Higher import content weighed on Q4 gross margins despite QCO norm relaxation

Rising US–Iran tensions have already driven investors toward bullion, pushing gold close to the USD 5,000 mark as safe haven demand strengthens. Investors typically turn to gold and silver during geopolitical conflicts because these metals preserve value, reduce exposure to market volatility, and serve as trusted hedges when currencies and financial markets face uncertainty.

Although a stronger dollar and shifting interest rate expectations may temporarily cap sharp gains, persistent or escalating tensions are likely to keep risk averse flows elevated, potentially supporting a further rise in gold and silver prices in the coming days.

The Sensex was up 427.14 points or 0.52 percent at 82,925.28, and the Nifty was up 145.95 points or 0.57 percent at 25,600.30. About 1855 shares advanced, 1743 shares declined, and 178 shares unchanged.

Star Cement North East, a subsidiary company has successfully commenced commercial production at it’s new grinding unit with a capacity of 2.0 MTPA today i.e., February 20, 2026, situated in Cachar, Assam.

Star Cement was quoting at Rs 214.00, up Rs 0.25, or 0.12 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 215.05 and an intraday low of Rs 210.50.

It was trading with volumes of 18,754 shares, compared to its five day average of 417,945 shares, a decrease of -95.51 percent.

Gujarat-based Omnitech Engineering, the high-precision engineered components and assemblies manufacturer, on Friday 20 has fixed price band at Rs 216-227 per share for its upcoming Rs 583-crore initial share sale.

As the upper price band, the company is valued at Rs 2,807 crore.

The initial public offering (IPO) is a mix of fresh issue of shares worth Rs 418 crore, and an offer-for-sale of Rs 165 crore worth shares. Promoter and founder Udaykumar Arunkumar Parekh is the selling shareholder in the offer-for-sale.

The public issue will open for subscription on February 25 and close on February 27, while one-day IPO anchor book will be launched on February 24. The IPO share allotment will be finalised by March 2, while the trading in its equity shares will commence on the bourses on March 5.

Swiggy was quoting at Rs 324.90, down Rs 1.75, or 0.54 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 328.55 and an intraday low of Rs 322.25.

In the previous trading session, the share closed down 2.16 percent or Rs 7.20 at Rs 326.65.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 473 and a 52-week low of Rs 297 on 19 September, 2025 and 13 May, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 31.31 percent below its 52-week high and 9.39 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 89,682.59 crore.

Indian rupee is trading 25 paise lower at 90.93 per dollar against Wednesday's close of 90.67.

The company has signed a Joint Venture Shareholders’ Agreement with Rail Vikas Nigam (RVNL) to build India’s next-generation rolling stock powerhouse and expand its global rail EPC footprint.

Texmaco Rail and Engineering was quoting at Rs 111.35, down Rs 0.95, or 0.85 percent.

It has touched a 52-week low of Rs 111.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 114.25 and an intraday low of Rs 111.

It was trading with volumes of 59,741 shares, compared to its five day average of 315,711 shares, a decrease of -81.08 percent.

The company is in discussions with the Government of Andhra Pradesh and certain other state governments for setting up the proposed greenfield manufacturing facility.

In October 2025, it approved an increase in the manufacturing capacity of lithium-ion advanced chemistry storage cells and battery energy storage systems (BESS) from 3.5 GWh to 20 GWh, along with an additional capital expenditure of approximately Rs 8,000 crore in its wholly owned subsidiary, Waaree Energy Storage Solutions.

Waaree Energies was quoting at Rs 2,906.40, up Rs 30.70, or 1.07 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 2,927.95 and an intraday low of Rs 2,868.85.

The Sensex was up 379.34 points or 0.46 percent at 82,877.48, and the Nifty was up 133.55 points or 0.52 percent at 25,587.90. About 1845 shares advanced, 1639 shares declined, and 164 shares unchanged.

Promoter Novartis AG has entered into an agreement for the sale of its 70.68 percent stake in its Indian subsidiary, Novartis India, to WaveRise Investments, ChrysCapital Fund X, and Two Infinity Partners. As part of the deal, these acquirers have agreed to purchase 1.74 crore shares of Novartis India from Novartis AG.

UPL was quoting at Rs 754.30, down Rs 10.05, or 1.31 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 770.40 and an intraday low of Rs 751.50.

It was trading with volumes of 18,953 shares, compared to its five day average of 24,784 shares, a decrease of -23.53 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed up 2.32 percent or Rs 17.35 at Rs 764.35.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 812.00 and a 52-week low of Rs 580.00 on 02 January, 2026 and 07 April, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 7.11 percent below its 52-week high and 30.05 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 63,675.69 crore.

Midwest Gold was quoting at Rs 4,154.25, down Rs 218.60, or 5.00 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 4,154.25 and an intraday low of Rs 4,154.25.

There were pending sell orders of 6,358 shares, with no buyers available.

The bank has received orders from the Income Tax Department, Corporate Circle 2 (1), Kochi in regard to the aggregate amount refundable to the Bank for the AY 2011-12, AY 2012-13 and AY 2013-14 including interest of is Rs 686,31,48,368.

Federal Bank was quoting at Rs 291.85, up Rs 3.60, or 1.25 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 292.45 and an intraday low of Rs 287.40.

It was trading with volumes of 49,467 shares, compared to its five day average of 922,563 shares, a decrease of -94.64 percent.

5paisa Capital was quoting at Rs 334.55, up Rs 20.45, or 6.51 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 341.30 and an intraday low of Rs 310.

It was trading with volumes of 9,224 shares, compared to its five day average of 2,472 shares, an increase of 273.20 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed down 3.23 percent or Rs 10.50 at Rs 314.10.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 431.80 and a 52-week low of Rs 287.95 on 09 June, 2025 and 14 November, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 22.52 percent below its 52-week high and 16.18 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 1,045.63 crore.

The company has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from Enmas EPC Power Projects (JV) for the supply of all materials required for 28.83 MWp grid-connected Rooftop Solar (RTS) plants for 14,416 SC and ST consumers, along with the installation, testing, and commissioning of the RTS plants for each of these consumers (in association with EEPC JV).

The work order, as per the LoA, is valued at approximately Rs 123 crore and is required to be completed within 120 days.

HSBC India February Manufacturing PMI at 57.5 versus 55.4 in January

#1 Company raised prices by 20–30 percent on part of its portfolio to offset higher taxes

#2 Cigarette EBIT sensitivity implies around 5 percent bear-case downside

#3 Downside is limited, but upside triggers are lacking

ITC was quoting at Rs 326.85, up Rs 1.10, or 0.34 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 327.65 and an intraday low of Rs 325.25.

It was trading with volumes of 109,275 shares, compared to its five day average of 1,904,781 shares, a decrease of -94.26 percent.

The company has received an export order from Diligenta, Peterborough, England, for the supply of software licenses. The aggregate value of the order is $0.24 million.

Exato Technologies was quoting at Rs 333, down Rs 0.20, or 0.06 percent. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 333 and an intraday low of Rs 333.

PI Green Energy has successfully completed 92.4 MW wind power project for Ayana Renewable Power Four at Nakhatrana, Bhuj, Gujarat.

The project comprises 28 wind turbine generators (WTGs). Company has completed all works under its scope, including Balance of Plant (BOP), Power Substation (PSS), EHV transmission line, and erection and installation of the WTGs.

KPI Green Energy was quoting at Rs 397.35, up Rs 1.75, or 0.44 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 399.10 and an intraday low of Rs 392.70.

It was trading with volumes of 7,627 shares, compared to its five day average of 35,627 shares, a decrease of -78.59 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed down 2.28 percent or Rs 9.25 at Rs 395.60.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 562.60 and a 52-week low of Rs 335.55 on 16 July, 2025 and 09 May, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 29.37 percent below its 52-week high and 18.42 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 7,841.35 crore.

Titan Biotech was quoting at Rs 278.35, up Rs 18.01, or 6.92 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 290 and an intraday low of Rs 269.65.

It was trading with volumes of 44,651 shares, compared to its five day average of 42,814 shares, an increase of 4.29 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed up 0.54 percent or Rs 1.40 at Rs 260.34.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 292.00 and a 52-week low of Rs 74.73 on 18 February, 2026 and 19 June, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 4.67 percent below its 52-week high and 272.47 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 230.02 crore.

Vikram Solar was quoting at Rs 192.75, down Rs 23.20, or 10.74 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 213.85 and an intraday low of Rs 191.05.

In the previous trading session, the share closed down 1.97 percent or Rs 4.35 at Rs 215.95.

HCL Technologies today unveiled VisionX 2.0, an upgraded version of its multi-modal AI edge platform.

HCL Technologies was quoting at Rs 1,443, down Rs 7.40, or 0.51 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,449.75 and an intraday low of Rs 1,431.40.

It was trading with volumes of 12,303 shares, compared to its five day average of 365,241 shares, a decrease of -96.63 percent.

Suzlon Energy was quoting at Rs 45.17, down Rs 0.12, or 0.26 percent.

It has touched a 52-week low of Rs 44.70.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 45.34 and an intraday low of Rs 44.70.

It was trading with volumes of 1,940,905 shares, compared to its five day average of 4,934,805 shares, a decrease of -60.67 percent.

Aurionpro Solutions today announced the successful go-live of its next-generation cash management platform, iCashpro, at Commercial Bank of Ceylon (CBC), Sri Lanka.

Aurionpro Solutions was quoting at Rs 958.00, down Rs 17.15, or 1.76 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 974.00 and an intraday low of Rs 945.55.

It was trading with volumes of 2,243 shares, compared to its five day average of 24,820 shares, a decrease of -90.96 percent.