India’s Nifty 50 Index Up 0.5%, Signaling Resilient Market Sentiment

Key Highlights & Developments  
India’s equity markets showed resilience on February 16, 2026, with the Nifty 50 index climbing 110 points, or 0.43%, to trade at 25,581 by 1:10 PM IST. The benchmark recovered from a subdued start, reflecting investor optimism despite global uncertainties.

Index Performance: Nifty 50 rebounded after early weakness, supported by strong buying in select heavyweights.

Sectoral Trends: Gains were driven by Power Grid, Coal India, and HDFC Bank, which emerged as top performers. In contrast, Nifty Auto and Nifty IT indices slipped nearly 1%, highlighting sector-specific pressures.

Market Context: The session witnessed intraday volatility, with the Sensex swinging over 700 points before stabilizing. Broader indices like Nifty MidCap and SmallCap also traded in positive territory, albeit modestly.

Investor Sentiment: Traders remained cautious, weighing regulatory developments and global cues, but the recovery in benchmarks suggests underlying confidence in domestic fundamentals.

Outlook: Technical analysts note immediate resistance for Nifty around 25,600–25,650, with support near 25,000, indicating potential consolidation in the near term.

Contextual Note: The rebound underscores India’s market resilience, balancing sectoral divergences while maintaining upward momentum in benchmark indices.

Sources: NSE India live market data; The Hindu BusinessLine market updates; Business Standard stock market coverage