India’s benchmark Nifty 50 index provisionally closed 1.41% lower at 25,454.35 on February 19, 2026. Live market data shows the index ended at 25,419.90, down 399.45 points from the previous close of 25,819.35. The decline reflects investor caution ahead of earnings and global market pressures.
India’s Nifty 50 index witnessed a sharp decline in Thursday’s trading session, reflecting broader market volatility and investor caution. The index provisionally closed at 25,454.35, marking a 1.41% drop. Live data confirmed the final close at 25,419.90, down 399.45 points from the previous day’s 25,819.35.
The index opened at 25,873.35, touched an intraday high of 25,885.30, and fell to a low of 25,417.60. Trading volumes reached over 275 million shares, underscoring heightened activity amid the sell-off.
Key highlights from the market update include
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Nifty 50 provisionally closed at 25,454.35, down 1.41%
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Live close confirmed at 25,419.90, a decline of 399.45 points
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Intraday high recorded at 25,885.30 and low at 25,417.60
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52-week range spans from 21,743.65 to 26,373.20
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Trading volume reached 275.9 million shares
Industry experts note that the decline was driven by global market pressures, oil price volatility, and investor caution ahead of corporate earnings. Despite the short-term dip, India’s equity markets remain supported by strong domestic fundamentals and long-term growth prospects.
Sources: Reuters, Economic Times, Business Standard