Sensex Nifty Updates February 16: Benchmarks End Higher as Banks, PSUs Lead Gains
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Last Updated: 16th February 2026 - 04:08 pm
Indian markets closed higher on Monday, supported by strong buying in select heavyweight stocks. The Nifty 50 rose 0.91% to 24,585.05, while the Sensex gained 0.93% to 80,604.08. Adani Enterprises, Tata Motors, and Eternal were among the top performers, whereas Hero MotoCorp and Bharat Electronics saw marginal losses. Asian market cues were largely positive, with Japan’s Nikkei surging 1.85%, the Hang Seng adding 0.19%, and the Shanghai Composite up 0.34%. European indices traded mixed in mid-session, while on Wall Street, the Dow gained 0.48%, the Nasdaq advanced 0.81%, and the S&P 500 added 0.23% in the previous session.
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Stock Market Highlights, February 16
- Domestic Indices Extend Gains: Indian benchmarks ended firmly higher, supported by broad-based buying. The Sensex rose 0.79% to 83,277.15, while the Nifty 50 advanced 0.83% to 25,682.75. Banking stocks outperformed. Among gainers, Power Grid led, followed by Coal India and HDFC Bank, while Adani Enterprises and Max Healthcare also posted solid gains.
- Global Cues Mixed: Asian markets traded on a mixed note, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng up 0.52%, while Japan’s Nikkei slipped 0.24% and Shanghai Composite declined 1.26%. European indices were modestly higher at mid-session, led by the STOXX 50 and CAC 40, while the FTSE 100 and DAX edged up slightly.
- Wall Street Recap: U.S. markets showed a subdued performance in live trading, with the Dow Jones up 0.10%, the S&P 500 marginally higher by 0.05%, and the NASDAQ down 0.22%, reflecting a cautious tone among investors.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| Power Grid | 4.74% |
| Coal India | 3.26% |
| HDFC Bank | 2.39% |
| Adani Enterprises | 2.09% |
| Max Healthcare | 2.03% |
Top Losers
| Company | Gain |
| Kwality Wall's (India) | -2.01% |
| Tech Mahindra | -1.34% |
| Bajaj Finance | -1.15% |
| Maruti Suzuki India | -1.14% |
| Tata Motors (PV) | -0.91% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 25717 | 0.67% |
| Nifty 50 | 25,682.75 | 0.83% |
| Nifty Bank | 60,949.10 | 1.27% |
| SENSEX | 83,277.15 | 0.79% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 13.275 | -0.11% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 56,806.41 | -0.24% |
| Hang Seng | 26,705.94 | 0.52% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,681.84 | -1.26% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,458.72 | 0.12% |
| DAX | 24,946.71 | 0.13% |
| CAC 40 | 8,340.55 | 0.35% |
| STOXX 50 | 6,008.33 | 0.39% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 49,500.93 | 0.099% |
| NASDAQ | 22,546.67 | -0.22% |
| S&P 500 | 6,836.17 | 0.050% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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