India’s Nifty 50 index is trading up 0.43% at 25,681.10 as of 14:38 IST on February 23, 2026. Gains are led by banking and infrastructure stocks, while metals remain under mild pressure. The benchmark continues to hover near its 52-week high, reflecting resilient investor sentiment and strong domestic cues.
India’s Nifty 50 index (.NSEI) is showing strength in live trade, rising 109.85 points to 25,681.10 as of 14:38 IST. The index opened at 25,678.40 and touched an intraday high of 25,771.45 before easing slightly. Strong buying in financials and infrastructure has kept the benchmark near record levels.
Key Highlights
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Nifty 50 trading at 25,681.10, up 0.43% as of 14:38 IST
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Intraday high at 25,771.45 and low at 25,609.35
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Index remains close to 52-week high of 26,373.20
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Banking and infrastructure stocks lead gains, metals under mild pressure
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Trading volume stands at 235.68 million shares
Strategic Impact
The intraday rally reflects investor optimism supported by global market cues and domestic resilience. With the index hovering near its 52-week high, analysts expect continued momentum in financials and infrastructure, though volatility in commodities may weigh on sentiment. The market’s strength highlights confidence in India’s growth outlook.
Sources: NSE India, Economic Times, Business Standard