Closing Bell: Nifty above 25,800, Sensex up 283 pts led by metal, FMCG, PSU Banks

Indian equity indices ended on a positive note with Nifty above 25,800 on February 18. At close, the Sensex was up 283.29 points or 0.34 percent at 83,734.25, and the Nifty was up 93.95 points or 0.37 percent at 25,819.35.

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Markets edged higher for the third consecutive session amid volatility and ended with modest gains. After opening near flat, the Nifty drifted lower initially and then moved in a range for most of the session. However, noticeable traction in select heavyweight stocks during the final hours helped the index close near the day’s high at 25,819.30. Sectoral performance was largely in line with the benchmark, with metals, FMCG and banking emerging as the top gainers, while IT slipped after the recent rebound. Broader indices, including midcaps and smallcaps, saw selective participation and gained about 0.5% each.

Sentiment remained measured due to weak global technology cues and broader risk-off behaviour in overseas markets, while expectations around macro data and corporate earnings continued to influence positioning. In the absence of fresh domestic triggers, trading activity stayed selective and stock-specific throughout the session.

Market participants are attempting to regain control, but indications still favour an extended consolidation phase. The 26,000 level remains a key hurdle for the Nifty, while the 25,400–25,600 zone is likely to offer support on any dip. In this environment, a stock-specific approach is advisable, with focus on sectors and themes showing consistent trends, along with disciplined position sizing given the possibility of renewed volatility.

The Nifty gave a consolidation breakout on the 15-minute chart, leading to a rally towards the end of the session. Sentiment has improved significantly over the last three sessions, as the index reclaimed the 25,500 support after a brief decline and then crossed the 25,800 resistance, providing double confirmation of strength.

In the short term, 25,500 is likely to act as a crucial support level. As long as it holds, buyers are likely to dominate. On the higher end, the index may extend gains towards 26,000 and above.

Today, the Indian equities continued their upward move. Benchmark indices closed in the green, with the Nifty 50 closed at 25,820 and the Sensex settling at 83,734. Gains in FMCG, metals, and PSU banks helped offset ongoing weakness in IT stocks, resulting in another positive day for domestic markets.

FMCG stocks led the gains, supported mainly by a rebound in cigarette companies. Stocks such as ITC, Godfrey Phillips, and VST Industries moved higher as investors assessed that recent price hikes and changes in the tax structure could help protect margins despite higher taxes. Reports of sharp price increases across multiple product categories at ITC, along with strong gains in Godfrey Phillips and VST Industries, drove buying interest across the broader cigarette segment.

Metals and PSU banks also performed well, with both indices closing around 1% higher. This strength helped cushion the impact of profit-taking seen in IT stocks, where concerns around global tech spending continue to weigh on sentiment.

Global cues were supportive, led by Japan’s latest GDP data. Japan’s economy grew 0.1% QoQ in Q4 2025, translating into a 0.2% annualised growth. While the data was slightly below expectations, it helped Japan narrowly avoid a technical recession, easing near term worries around global demand.

Looking ahead, the market outlook remains cautiously positive. We are balancing stable domestic fundamentals and earnings visibility against high valuations and global growth risks. In the near term, flows are likely to favour large cap financials, consumption led names, and quality PSU stocks, while IT may remain volatile. Overall, the trend stays positive, with stock selection and earnings delivery remaining key.

Bharat Forge and VVDN Technologies, a global provider of product engineering and manufacturing services, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to record their broad understanding to explore a strategic collaboration across key technology-driven sectors.

Nifty opened on a weak note and slipped in early trade but found support in the previous session’s support zone of 25640–25660. The index consolidated around this band for some time and then staged a steady recovery as the day progressed to close at 25819, up 0.37%.

On the daily chart, Nifty formed a small-bodied candle with a long lower wick, indicating strong buying interest at lower levels. Notably, this support area also aligns with the 20-day EMA, which continues to act as an important short-term trend support.

On the sectoral front, Nifty Metal ended the day as a top sectoral gainer followed by PSU Bank, which continued its strong run. On the other hand, Nifty IT, which witnessed a pullback from the lows in the earlier sessions failed to carry on the momentum and ended the day as the top sectoral loser, followed by Nifty CPSE. With regards to stocks, KWIL & HDFC Life emerged as the top stock gainers amongst the Nifty pack while Wipro & Tech Mahindra emerged as the top two losers.

The Midcap index has witnessed a steady rebound after taking support near its 100-day EMA, three days back. The recovery move has helped the index completely filled the 213-point gap formed on 13th Feb. Price action suggests improving sentiment in the broader market space.

The Smallcap index reclaimed its 20-day EMA in the previous session and followed it up with another higher close today. Relative strength in this segment remained evident, with broader markets outperforming the frontline indices during the session.

The market breadth was relatively strong as the advance-decline ratio was skewed in the favour of bulls at day’s close. A total of 274 stocks out of the Nifty 500 universe ended in the green.

Nifty View

Going ahead, the immediate resistance for Nifty is placed in the 25900–25950 zone. Any sustainable move above this zone could result in Nifty extending its up move towards 26100, followed by 26300 in the short term. On the downside, the zone of 25700–25650 zone is likely to act as an immediate support.

Bank Nifty View

Bank Nifty traded in a narrow sideways range during the first half of the session. Momentum picked up later after a decisive breakout above the key resistance zone near 61300, leading to a sharp intraday up move. The index closed at 61551, gaining 0.62%. After taking support at its 20-day EMA three sessions ago, the index has been trending higher and has now posted three consecutive higher close, reflecting improving short-term strength.

For Bank Nifty, the immediate resistance is placed in the 61800–61900 zone. Any sustainable move above this zone could result in Bank Nifty extending its up move towards 62300, followed by 62700 in the short term. On the downside, the zone of 61100–61000 zone is likely to act as an immediate support.

Indian markets witnessed a late surge driven by broad based buying after a cautious start, as positive domestic sectoral cues helped offset lingering global uncertainties. Banking and financial stocks remained resilient on the back of steady asset quality expectations, while selective buying in FMCG names contributed to relative outperformance. In contrast, the IT sector continued to lag, weighed down by concerns over AI led disruption and margin pressures, which kept investor sentiment subdued.

On the earnings front, Q3FY26 results for the Nifty 500 were broadly in line with expectations, underscoring that while growth trends remain mixed, the domestic macro environment continues to offer medium term stability.

Indian rupee ended flat at 90.67 per dollar on Wednesday versus Tuesday's close of 90.68.

Indian equity indices ended on a positive note with Nifty above 25,800 on February 18.

At close, the Sensex was up 283.29 points or 0.34 percent at 83,734.25, and the Nifty was up 93.95 points or 0.37 percent at 25,819.35. About 2135 shares advanced, 1902 shares declined, and 172 shares unchanged.

Nifty Midcap and smallcap indices up 0.5% each.

On the sectoral front, except IT (down 1.2) all other indices ended higher with metal, FMCG, PSU Bank indices up 1% each, while Private Bank, realty, auto, oil & gas up 0.5% each.

Tata Steel, HDFC Life, ITC, Tata Consumer, Bajaj Auto were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers included ONGC, Eternal, Wipro, Infosys, Adani Enterprises.

Choice International was quoting at Rs 794.50, up Rs 37.45, or 4.95 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 800 and an intraday low of Rs 754.50.

It was trading with volumes of 55,213 shares, compared to its five day average of 23,378 shares, an increase of 136.17 percent.

IDFC First Bank was quoting at Rs 84.70, up Rs 1.36, or 1.63 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 84.70 and an intraday low of Rs 82.70.

It was trading with volumes of 398,872 shares, compared to its five day average of 718,807 shares, a decrease of -44.51 percent.

#1 Shifting income mix & rising penetration leading to faster growth in mid & prem products

#2 Well-placed to grow faster than industry in near to medium term

Rail Vikas Nigam has received LOA from Northern Railway for design and construction of New Rail Cum Road Bridge over river Ganga t

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The project cost is Rs 12,01,35,69,000.

Indian rupee is trading flat at 90.67 per dollar versus previous close of 90.68.

The Sensex was up 272.74 points or 0.33 percent at 83,723.70, and the Nifty was up 96.60 points or 0.38 percent at 25,822.00. About 2059 shares advanced, 1791 shares declined, and 161 shares unchanged.

Gold and silver traded with mild gains on 18 February, stabilising after recent sharp declines as bargain buying emerged at lower levels. MCX gold hovered near the Rs 1.52–1.55 lakh per 10g zone, while silver saw a modest rebound, reflecting short-covering after heavy profit-booking.

Near-term sentiment remains cautious amid a firmer US dollar and uncertainty around the policy outlook of the US Federal Reserve. However, safe-haven interest and ongoing central-bank buying continue to provide support on dips.

Overall, the current price action is being viewed as consolidation within a broader corrective phase rather than a breakdown of the long-term bullish trend. Investors may consider staggered accumulation, while traders should remain cautious amid elevated volatility.

Signature Global has inked a joint venture agreement with RMZ, a leading commercial developer in South India, to develop an office-centric mixed-use annuity asset of ~5.5 mn sq ftin Sector 71, Gurugram.

The asset will be placed in a subsidiary, which will be equally held by SGIL and RMZ, wherein RMZ will infuse Rs 12.8 billion for its stake. The construction will be completed in the next five years, post which SGIL sees a capital value of Rs 140-160 billion for the asset.

The agreed consideration values the land at ~Rs 26 billion vs our estimated development value of Rs 34 billion, which post capex and discount seems fare. Target remains unchanged at Rs 1,300 and maintain buy.

Spot Gold and silver rebounded to $4940/oz and $76/oz respectively after two consecutive sessions of losses as traders look forward to FOMC meeting minutes, US Core PCE number and speeches by several Fed officials for clues on US monetary policy.

Recent FOMC commentary has been mixed as Fed Governor Michael Barr favors steady rates "for some time," while Chicago Fed's Austan Goolsbee sees cuts possible if inflation nears 2%. Yesterday, Gold closed below $4,880/oz, while silver closed at $73.50, both slipped to one-week lows weighed down by stronger dollar and improved geopolitical sentiment after Iran signaled a “general agreement” with the US on a potential nuclear deal.

Looking ahead, Asian volumes remain muted across major markets due to ongoing Lunar New Year holidays (till Feb. 23), limiting liquidity and risking short-term swings in precious metals.

WTI Crude Oil fell to a two-week low of $61.9/bbl on Tuesday after Iran’s foreign minister said recent talks were constructive, with both sides reaching an understanding on the main “guiding principles” of a potential deal. Prices retreated from an intraday high of $64.1/bbl, which had been driven by supply disruption concerns after Iran temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route, during military drills.

Meanwhile, the first day of trilateral talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine concluded without a breakthrough; a second round of U.S.-mediated negotiations is scheduled in Geneva on Wednesday. Today, oil prices remain under pressure as progress in U.S.–Iran nuclear talks reduces the geopolitical risk premium, while traders stay cautious ahead of key U.S. economic data and lingering concerns about the AI outlook.

#1 Distributor checks indicate range of imminent price hikes, is now arriving

#2 84mm cigarettes is expected to be priced at Rs 24/stick versus Rs 17 earlier

#3 64mm is expected to be priced Rs 7/stick versus Rs 5.90 earlier

#4 This pricing approach may keep company's volume & EBIT impact to minimum

#5 It is clear that price hikes have been fully passed on in premium cigarettes

Hexaware Technologies was quoting at Rs 570.05, down Rs 25.90, or 4.35 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 600 and an intraday low of Rs 565.65.

In the previous trading session, the share closed up 3.46 percent or Rs 19.95 at Rs 595.95.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 900.15 and a 52-week low of Rs 521.25 on 09 July, 2025 and 13 February, 2026, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 36.67 percent below its 52-week high and 9.36 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 34,716.44 crore.

Godfrey Phillips India was quoting at Rs 2,376.25, up Rs 308.50, or 14.92 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 2,396.10 and an intraday low of Rs 2,073.80.

It was trading with volumes of 574,163 shares, compared to its five day average of 33,715 shares, an increase of 1,602.98 percent.

#1 Competitively priced to boost EV penetration, but may not be profitable

#2 eVitara launched at attractive pricing

The Board of Directors will meet on February 26 to consider a second interim dividend, if any, for the financial year 2025–26.

Engineers India was quoting at Rs 213.10, down Rs 2.15, or 1 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 220.80 and an intraday low of Rs 209.50.

It was trading with volumes of 1,415,448 shares, compared to its five day average of 3,538,313 shares, a decrease of -60 percent.

Narayana Hrudayalaya was quoting at Rs 1,852.25, up Rs 23.70, or 1.30 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,853.30 and an intraday low of Rs 1,820.

It was trading with volumes of 3,860 shares, compared to its five day average of 27,881 shares, a decrease of -86.16 percent.

Godfrey Phillips India was quoting at Rs 2,386.50, up Rs 318.75, or 15.42 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 2,396.10 and an intraday low of Rs 2,073.80.

It was trading with volumes of 516,618 shares, compared to its five day average of 33,715 shares, an increase of 1,432.30 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed up 2.61 percent or Rs 52.50 at Rs 2,067.75.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 3,945 and a 52-week low of Rs 1,645.43 on 16 September, 2025 and 03 March, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 39.51 percent below its 52-week high and 45.04 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 37,225.05 crore.

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) today announces a proposed venture under the India AI Mission to build sovereign, scalable GW-scale NVIDIA AI factory infrastructure to reinforce India’s position as a global AI powerhouse.

Larsen & Toubro was quoting at Rs 4,303.30, up Rs 23.95, or 0.56 percent.

It has touched a 52-week high of Rs 4,310.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 4,310 and an intraday low of Rs 4,262.

It was trading with volumes of 25,216 shares, compared to its five day average of 434,569 shares, a decrease of -94.20 percent.

The week-long closure of major hubs like the Shanghai Gold Exchange (SGE) for the Lunar New Year creates a significant "liquidity vacuum" in the global bullion market. As the world’s largest physical buyers go offline, trading volumes thin out, often resulting in exaggerated price volatility and wider bid-ask spreads. Historically, this period triggers a price correction; once the pre-holiday buying pressure from China ceases, traders who entered positions early often engage in profit-taking, leading to a downward shift in momentum.

Silver is particularly vulnerable during this timeframe compared to gold; because Chinese industrial production hits a standstill during the festivities, the dramatic drop in manufacturing demand makes silver prices much more susceptible to a sharp decline. With this perspective, it is advised to traders to avoid taking trades in bullion.

The company has executed licensing agreement with Carlton Retail for use of brand “CARLTON” under Class 18 for certain products including luggage in India.

Safari Industries (India) was quoting at Rs 1,781.70, down Rs 50.60, or 2.76 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,817 and an intraday low of Rs 1,774.

It was trading with volumes of 1,470 shares, compared to its five day average of 8,150 shares, a decrease of -81.96 percent.

Hindustan Unilever was quoting at Rs 2,323.70, up Rs 11.50, or 0.50 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 2,323.70 and an intraday low of Rs 2,304.60.

It was trading with volumes of 85,953 shares, compared to its five day average of 185,291 shares, a decrease of -53.61 percent.

The Sensex was up 6.41 points or 0.01 percent at 83,457.37, and the Nifty was up 6.60 points or 0.03 percent at 25,732. About 1966 shares advanced, 1801 shares declined, and 130 shares unchanged.

Lumax Industries was quoting at Rs 6,217.25, up Rs 48.50, or 0.79 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 6,446.30 and an intraday low of Rs 6,150.

In the previous trading session, the share closed down 1.21 percent or Rs 75.85 at Rs 6,168.75.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 6,969.90 and a 52-week low of Rs 2,150 on 11 February, 2026 and 17 March, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 10.8 percent below its 52-week high and 189.17 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 5,811.72 crore.

OLA Electric Mobility is currently trading around ₹28.10 and continues to exhibit pronounced weakness across both daily and weekly timeframes. The stock remains firmly entrenched in a downtrend, marked by a consistent lower-high and lower-low formation, reflecting sustained selling pressure. Recently, it delivered a decisive break down below the strong ₹30–₹32 support zone, which had previously acted as a demand base. This breakdown confirms continuation of the prevailing bearish structure, and the breached zone is now likely to act as immediate resistance on any pullback.

Technically, the stock is trading below its key 50-, 100-, and 200-day EMAs on both daily and weekly charts, reinforcing the negative bias and lack of trend strength. Although the RSI stands at 27.57—indicating oversold conditions—and a mild bullish divergence is visible on the daily chart, there is still no concrete price confirmation of reversal.

For any meaningful upside, a shift in trend structure supported by strong volumes and positive fundamental triggers would be essential. Until then, traders are advised to remain cautious and avoid fresh long positions unless a clear technical and fundamental confirmation emerges.

#1 Shifting income mix & rising penetration leading to faster growth in mid & prem products

#2 Well-placed to grow faster than industry in near to medium term

LG Electronics India was quoting at Rs 1,563.55, up Rs 12.40, or 0.80 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,578.45 and an intraday low of Rs 1,540.

Indian rupee is trading higher at 90.61 per dollar against Tuesday's close of 90.68.

Power Mech Projects was quoting at Rs 2,200.00, up Rs 113.15, or 5.42 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 2,200.00 and an intraday low of Rs 2,106.00.

It was trading with volumes of 5,295 shares, compared to its five day average of 4,450 shares, an increase of 18.99 percent.

#1 Distributor checks indicate range of imminent price hikes, is now arriving

#2 84mm cigarettes is expected to be priced at Rs 24/stick versus Rs 17 earlier

#3 64mm is expected to be priced Rs 7/stick versus Rs 5.90 earlier

#4 This pricing approach may keep company's volume & EBIT impact to minimum

#5 It is clear that price hikes have been fully passed on in premium cigarettes

Ratnamani Metals and Tubes was quoting at Rs 2,505.35, up Rs 353.50, or 16.43 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 2,525.00 and an intraday low of Rs 2,159.05.

It was trading with volumes of 21,897 shares, compared to its five day average of 26,994 shares, a decrease of -18.88 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed up 0.06 percent or Rs 1.25 at Rs 2,151.85.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 3,044.10 and a 52-week low of Rs 1,900.05 on 08 July, 2025 and 27 January, 2026, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 17.7 percent below its 52-week high and 31.86 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 17,560.50 crore.

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the merger of Hinduja Leyland Finance with NDL Ventures, paving the way for the consolidation of operations of both companies.

The Indian stock market is trading in the green today, February 17, 2026, with the Nifty 50 at 25,697.40 (up 0.06%) and the Sensex at 83,389.19 (up 0.13%) as of mid-afternoon. The IT sector is the primary driver of this positive sentiment, with the Nifty IT index surging over 2%.

Infosys is the standout performer among IT stocks today, gaining 2.28% to trade at Rs 1,396.80. The stocks’ rally is largely attributed to the company's announcement of a strategic collaboration with Anthropic to develop enterprise-focused AI solutions using the Claude models.

Sector Performance: While IT and PSU Banking stocks have advanced by 2–3%, the metal sector is under pressure, falling by more than 1%.

Top Gainers. Other major contributors include Coforge (up 2.58%), Persistent Systems (up 1.79%), and HCL Technologies (up 1.07%).

Midcap & Smallcap: Broader markets are also outperforming the benchmark indices, with the Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices up 0.24% and 0.48% respectively.

The Sensex was down 60.22 points or 0.07 percent at 83,390.74, and the Nifty was down 19.45 points or 0.08 percent at 25,705.95. About 1937 shares advanced, 1742 shares declined, and 147 shares unchanged.

The Board of Directors will meet on February 26 to consider a second interim dividend, if any, for the financial year 2025–26.

Engineers India was quoting at Rs 214.20, down Rs 1.05, or 0.49 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 220.80 and an intraday low of Rs 213.70.

It was trading with volumes of 1,106,135 shares, compared to its five day average of 3,538,313 shares, a decrease of -68.74 percent.

The Board has approved the appointment of Tillmann Olsen as Chief Financial Officer of the company, effective June 1, 2026. He will succeed Karin Gilges, who will step down from the position effective May 31, 2026.

Bosch was quoting at Rs 35,250, down Rs 145.25, or 0.41 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 35,675 and an intraday low of Rs 35,248.35.

Bazel International was quoting at Rs 38.50, up Rs 1.33, or 3.58 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 42 and an intraday low of Rs 38.02.

It was trading with volumes of 40,925 shares, compared to its five day average of 34,968 shares, an increase of 17.03 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed up 2.62 percent or Rs 0.95 at Rs 37.17.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 45.50 and a 52-week low of Rs 25.03 on 28 May, 2025 and 02 February, 2026, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 15.38 percent below its 52-week high and 53.82 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 10.73 crore.

HCL Technologies was quoting at Rs 1,461.65, down Rs 21.00, or 1.42 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,483.90 and an intraday low of Rs 1,444.

It was trading with volumes of 69,186 shares, compared to its five day average of 461,609 shares, a decrease of -85.01 percent.

E2E Networks was quoting at Rs 3,068.20, up Rs 511.30, or 20 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 3,068.20 and an intraday low of Rs 2,560.

There were pending buy orders of 126,196 shares, with no sellers available.

Brookfield India Real Estate Trust was quoting at Rs 355.19, down Rs 0.61, or 0.17 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 357.55 and an intraday low of Rs 354.10.

Aurionpro Solutions was quoting at Rs 1,000, up Rs 66.35, or 7.11 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,006.25 and an intraday low of Rs 930.95.

It was trading with volumes of 19,464 shares, compared to its five day average of 10,243 shares, an increase of 90.02 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed up 1.85 percent or Rs 17.00 at Rs 933.65.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 1,663.15 and a 52-week low of Rs 883.00 on 16 July, 2025 and 30 January, 2026, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 39.87 percent below its 52-week high and 13.25 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 5,526.17 crore.

Netweb Technologies India was quoting at Rs 3,351.95, up Rs 252.95, or 8.16 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 3,374.00 and an intraday low of Rs 3,132.55.

It was trading with volumes of 236,682 shares, compared to its five day average of 13,602 shares, an increase of 1,640.05 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed up 1.04 percent or Rs 31.95 at Rs 3,099.00.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 4,480.00 and a 52-week low of Rs 1,278.85 on 08 October, 2025 and 07 April, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 25.18 percent below its 52-week high and 162.11 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 19,086.23 crore.

The Sensex was down 73.79 points or 0.09 percent at 83,377.17, and the Nifty was down 19.15 points or 0.07 percent at 25,706.25. About 1976 shares advanced, 1572 shares declined, and 164 shares unchanged.

Bharat Forge was quoting at Rs 1,774.20, up Rs 21.40, or 1.22 percent. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,775.95 and an intraday low of Rs 1,747.20. It was trading with volumes of 221,357 shares, compared to its five day average of 303,083 shares, a decrease of -26.96 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed up 1.67 percent or Rs 28.85 at Rs 1,752.80.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 1,784.70 and a 52-week low of Rs 919.10 on 13 February, 2026 and 07 April, 2025, respectively. Currently, the stock is trading 0.59 percent below its 52-week high and 93.04 percent above its 52-week low. Market capitalisation stands at Rs 84,822.49 crore.

#1 Competitively priced to boost EV penetration, but may not be profitable

#2 eVitara launched at attractive pricing

Asian stocks rose in thin holiday trading and US equity-index futures edged higher as the recent selling pressure tied to artificial intelligence appeared to stabilize.

Breaking three days of losses, the MSCI Asia Pacific Index gained 0.6%, with Japanese shares rising 1.2%. Trading was light, with markets in China, Hong Kong and several regional exchanges closed for the Lunar New Year holiday. Contracts for the S&P 500 Index edged up after the gauge fluctuated in Tuesday’s session, eventually closing 0.1% higher. Nasdaq 100 futures also rose 0.2%.

Meanwhile, New Zealand’s currency slid and the yield on policy-sensitive two-year notes extended declines as traders pared expectations for further rate hikes after the central bank stood pat on Wednesday. Elsewhere, a gauge of the dollar’s strength edged up.

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone and the Port of Marseille Fos, France’s leading port and the Mediterranean’s premier gateway, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation on trade facilitation, port innovation, and energy transition.

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone was quoting at Rs 1,544.45, down Rs 22.15, or 1.41 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,566.60 and an intraday low of Rs 1,540.

It was trading with volumes of 28,199 shares, compared to its five day average of 138,630 shares, a decrease of -79.66 percent.

Indian rupee is trading flat at 90.67 per dollar against Tuesday's close of 90.68.

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the merger of Hinduja Leyland Finance with NDL Ventures, paving the way for the consolidation of operations of both companies.

The board has approved the issuance of fully paid-up equity shares for an amount of up to Rs 425 crore via a rights issue to eligible equity shareholders as of the record date.

Healthcare Global Enterprises was quoting at Rs 578.75, up Rs 0.30, or 0.05 percent. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 627.95 and an intraday low of Rs 578. It was trading with volumes of 1,013 shares, compared to its five day average of 7,010 shares, a decrease of -85.55 percent.

Qualcomm Inc. plans to invest as much as USD 150 million to support India’s expanding technology and artificial intelligence startup ecosystem, according to a statement.

Funds will be deployed through Qualcomm Ventures across startups at all stages, with a focus on AI applications in automotive, IoT, robotics and mobile.

The Sensex was down 207.07 points or 0.25 percent at 83,243.89, and the Nifty was down 60.85 points or 0.24 percent at 25,664.55. About 1949 shares advanced, 1319 shares declined, and 165 shares unchanged.

The company has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from the Steel Authority of India (SAIL) for a captive power plant in Burnpur. The size of the contract is estimated at Rs 1,200–1,500 crore.

Bharat Heavy Electricals was quoting at Rs 264.10, up Rs 1.30, or 0.49 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 266 and an intraday low of Rs 263.25.

It was trading with volumes of 202,626 shares, compared to its five day average of 1,661,221 shares, a decrease of -87.80 percent.

The Board has appointed Herjit S Bhalla as Chief Executive Officer – India Business, under the category of Senior Management Personnel, effective April 15, 2026.

The Board has also redesignated Mohit Malhotra, Whole-Time Director & Chief Executive Officer, as Whole-Time Director & Global Chief Executive Officer, effective February 17.

Dabur India was quoting at Rs 510, down Rs 6.75, or 1.31 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 525 and an intraday low of Rs 508.80.

It was trading with volumes of 30,538 shares, compared to its five day average of 82,163 shares, a decrease of -62.83 percent.

Netweb Technologies India has introduced one of the world’s most powerful AI infrastructure solutions — a ‘Make in India’ AI Supercomputer Tyrone Camarero GB200 System — and the petascale personal compute system Tyrone Camarero Spark.

Netweb Technologies India was quoting at Rs 3,166.35, up Rs 67.35, or 2.17 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 3,229.95 and an intraday low of Rs 3,160.05.

It was trading with volumes of 67,727 shares, compared to its five day average of 13,602 shares, an increase of 397.92 percent.

The digital services and consulting company has unveiled its AI-first value framework to help global enterprises unlock AI value at scale, harnessing the power of its industry-leading generative and agentic AI suite, Infosys Topaz. This move is expected to enable the company to tap into an incremental AI-first services opportunity of $300–400 billion by 2030, according to a recent Nasscom–McKinsey report.

The company’s subsidiary, Saatvik Solar Industries, has received an order worth Rs 44.10 crore from a renowned independent power producer/EPC player for the supply of solar PV modules.

Saatvik Green Energy was quoting at Rs 418.35, up Rs 4.50, or 1.09 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 430 and an intraday low of Rs 416.55.

It was trading with volumes of 4,557 shares, compared to its five day average of 5,979 shares, a decrease of -23.79 percent.

C. E. Info Systems (MapmyIndia) was quoting at Rs 1,222.40, up Rs 68.35, or 5.92 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,260 and an intraday low of Rs 1,180.65.

It was trading with volumes of 29,230 shares, compared to its five day average of 10,527 shares, an increase of 177.67 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed up 0.13 percent or Rs 1.55 at Rs 1,154.05.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 2,165 and a 52-week low of Rs 1,142.15 on 16 May, 2025 and 17 February, 2026, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 43.54 percent below its 52-week high and 7.03 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 6,689.18 crore.

The IT services and solutions provider announced the launch of an open version of RapidX, featuring native integration with Replit, an AI platform that enables users to turn natural-language descriptions into secure, production-ready enterprise software. This integration enables RapidX, Hexaware’s agentic AI platform for software engineering, to help enterprises move faster from rapid prototyping to production-ready applications.

Hexaware Technologies was quoting at Rs 587, down Rs 8.95, or 1.50 percent. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 600 and an intraday low of Rs 584.25.

Torrent Power was quoting at Rs 1,489.60, up Rs 4.65, or 0.31 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,491 and an intraday low of Rs 1,475.05.

It was trading with volumes of 1,223 shares, compared to its five day average of 83,310 shares, a decrease of -98.53 percent.

The company said it has expanded its strategic collaboration with OpenAI to enhance artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities across its businesses, including Zomato, Blinkit, District, and Hyperpure, along with its partner platforms and internal systems.

Eternal was quoting at Rs 282.55, up Rs 0.95, or 0.34 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 284.50 and an intraday low of Rs 281.75.

It was trading with volumes of 95,016 shares, compared to its five day average of 2,357,194 shares, a decrease of -95.97 percent.

Cohance Lifesciences was quoting at Rs 322.70, up Rs 15.00, or 4.87 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 332.30 and an intraday low of Rs 315.55.

It was trading with volumes of 54,005 shares, compared to its five day average of 17,800 shares, an increase of 203.40 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed up 0.51 percent or Rs 1.55 at Rs 307.70.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 1,328.20 and a 52-week low of Rs 303.50 on 20 February, 2025 and 17 February, 2026, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 75.7 percent below its 52-week high and 6.33 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 12,345.44 crore.

The company has been declared the L-1 bidder for a project worth Rs 702 crore from the Narmada Water Resources, Water Supply & Kalpasar Department, Government of Gujarat.

The project involves the construction of a flood protection embankment on the River Narmada in Bharuch.

Airtel Money, a subsidiary of the company, has received a Certificate of Registration as “Type II Non-Deposit accepting Non-Banking Financial Company” from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), to commence the business of nonbanking financial institution without accepting public deposits subject to the conditions prescribed by the RBI in Certificate.

Bharti Airtel was quoting at Rs 2,022.20, up Rs 2.45, or 0.12 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 2,027.30 and an intraday low of Rs 2,019.75.

It was trading with volumes of 1,242 shares, compared to its five day average of 309,100 shares, a decrease of -99.60 percent.

The Indian indices opened marginally higher on February 18 with Nifty around 25750.

The Sensex was down 22.42 points or 0.03 percent at 83,428.54, and the Nifty was down 9.15 points or 0.04 percent at 25,716.25. About 1292 shares advanced, 921 shares declined, and 176 shares unchanged.

Hindalco, Tata Steel, Apollo Hospitals, Cipla, L&T were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were ONGC, Coal India, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech and TCS.

Indian equity markets are likely to open the February 18 session on a flat-to-positive footing, with GIFT Nifty trading near 25,769, up about 30 points—indicating a cautious but stable start.

In view of ongoing global uncertainties and heightened market volatility, traders are advised to remain disciplined and selective, focusing on fundamentally strong stocks during corrective phases.

Fresh long positions should be initiated only after a sustained breakout of the Nifty above the 26,000 level, which would indicate a more dependable improvement in overall market sentiment.