Sensex Nifty Updates February 19: Benchmarks Fall Over 1%, India VIX Jumps 10% Signaling Rising Volatility
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Last Updated: 19th February 2026 - 04:45 pm
On Thursday, Indian markets ended sharply lower amid broad-based selling pressure and rising volatility. The Sensex dropped 1.48% to close at 82,498.14, while the Nifty 50 declined 1.41% to 25,454.35. Banking and frontline stocks weighed on sentiment, with Interglobe Aviation, Trent, and M&M among top losers. However, ONGC stood out with strong gains. Meanwhile, India VIX surged over 10%, indicating heightened investor nervousness across the market.
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Stock Market Highlights, February 20
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Domestic Indices Slide Amid Volatility Spike: Indian benchmarks closed sharply lower, with the Sensex falling 1.48% to 82,498.14 and the Nifty 50 declining 1.41% to 25,454.35. Interglobe Aviation and Trent led the losers, while ONGC bucked the trend with a 3.80% gain. India VIX surged over 10%, signaling heightened market volatility.
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Global Cues Mixed: Asian markets traded mixed, with the Nikkei and Hang Seng gaining 0.57% and 0.52%, respectively, while Shanghai Composite slipped 1.26%. European indices were lower at mid-session, as the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40, and STOXX 50 declined up to 0.87%, reflecting cautious investor sentiment.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets ended higher, with the Dow Jones rising 0.26%, the NASDAQ gaining 0.78%, and the S&P 500 advancing 0.56%. Strength in technology stocks supported the rally, offering positive cues, though global markets remain watchful amid rising volatility.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| ONGC | 3.80% |
| Hindalco | 0.71% |
| HDFC Life | 0.49% |
| Dr Reddys Labs | 0.16% |
Top Losers
| Company | Loss |
| Interglobe Avi | -3.32% |
| Trent | -2.85% |
| M&M | -2.80% |
| UltraTechCement | -2.79% |
| Bharat Elec | -2.76% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 25,398.00 | -1.71% |
| Nifty 50 | 25,454.35 | -1.41% |
| Nifty Bank | 60,739.55 | -1.32% |
| SENSEX | 82,498.14 | -1.48% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 13.46 | 10.15% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 57,467 | 0.57% |
| Hang Seng | 26,705 | 0.52% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,681 | -1.26% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,608 | -0.73% |
| DAX | 25,058 | -0.87% |
| CAC 40 | 8,361 | -0.80% |
| STOXX 50 | 6,051 | -0.85% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 49,662.66 | 0.26% |
| NASDAQ | 22,753.64 | 0.78% |
| S&P 500 | 6,881.31 | 0.56% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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