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On February 25, 2026, India’s benchmark indices pared early gains. By 12:23 PM IST, the BSE Sensex slipped 0.05% to 82,661, while the Nifty 50 edged up 0.1% to 25,596. Despite strong openings led by IT and banking stocks, volatility and cautious investor sentiment capped momentum.
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Key Highlights
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Intraday Movement: After opening strong, the Sensex erased gains, last trading down 0.05% at 82,661. The Nifty 50 managed a slim 0.1% rise, holding at 25,596.
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Morning Rally: Earlier in the day, indices surged over 400–600 points, driven by IT and banking stocks, with the Nifty IT index climbing more than 2% as investors bought into tech counters like HCLTech and Tech Mahindra.
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Volatility Returns: Gains were pared by midday as profit booking and cautious sentiment weighed on the market, reflecting investor concerns over global cues and sector-specific pressures.
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Sectoral Trends: Metals and private banks supported the rally, while broader indices like MidCap and SmallCap advanced 0.6–0.8%, showing resilience despite headline volatility.
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Market Context: Analysts note that the Nifty remains range-bound, with mixed global signals keeping traders on edge. Liquidity stability and strong sectoral demand continue to provide underlying support.
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Investor Outlook: The intraday reversal highlights the fragile confidence in equities, with investors balancing optimism in IT recovery against caution over global uncertainties.
Why It Matters
The midday reversal underscores the volatile nature of Indian equities, where strong sectoral rallies can quickly be offset by profit-taking. For investors, the session reflects a market in consolidation mode, awaiting clearer global signals before committing to sustained momentum.
Sources: The Hindu BusinessLine, Business Standard, Financial Express, Times of India
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