Sensex Nifty Updates February 20: Sensex Gains Nearly 315 Points, Nifty Steady Above 25,550

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Last Updated: 20th February 2026 - 04:08 pm

Indian markets ended Friday on a positive note, supported by gains in metal, power, and banking stocks. The Sensex rose 0.38% to close at 82,814.71, while the Nifty 50 advanced 0.46% to 25,571.25. Hindalco led the gainers with a 3.32% jump, followed by NTPC and Larsen. However, IT stocks lagged, with Tech Mahindra and Infosys among the top losers, limiting broader upside momentum.

Stock Market Highlights, February 20

  • Domestic Indices Extend Gains: Indian benchmarks closed in the green, supported by strength in metals and banking stocks. The Sensex rose 0.38% to 82,814.71, while the Nifty 50 gained 0.46% to 25,571.25. Hindalco surged 3.32%, with NTPC and Larsen also among the top gainers.

  • Global Cues Mixed: Asian markets ended lower, with the Nikkei declining 1.12%, Hang Seng falling 1.10%, and Shanghai Composite slipping 1.26%. In Europe, indices traded higher mid-session as the FTSE 100 advanced 0.74%, CAC 40 gained 0.86%, and DAX edged up 0.25%.

  • Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets closed in the red amid cautious sentiment. The Dow Jones fell 0.54%, the NASDAQ declined 0.31%, and the S&P 500 slipped 0.28%, reflecting profit booking and weakness in technology stocks.

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Top Gainers

Company Gain
Hindalco 3.32%
NTPC 2.68%
Larsen 2.34%
SBI Life Insura 1.81%
Coal India 1.78%

Top Losers

Company Loss
Tech Mahindra -1.51%
Infosys -1.26%
Grasim -1.10%
HCL Tech -0.96
Eternal -0.85%

Indian Market Cues

Index Value Change (%)
Gift Nifty 25,573.00 0.78%
Nifty 50 25,571.25 0.46%
Nifty Bank 61,172.00 0.71%
SENSEX 82,814.71 0.38%

India VIX

Volatility Index Value Change (%)
India VIX 14.3475 6.59%

Asian Markets 

Index Value Change (%)
Nikkei 56,825 -1.12%
Hang Seng 26,413 -1.10%
Shanghai Composite 4,681 -1.26%

European Market Mid-Session Update

Index Value Change (%)
FTSE 100 10,705 0.74%
DAX 25,105 0.25%
CAC 40 8,470 0.86%
STOXX 50 6,085 0.43%

U.S. Markets Live Today

Index Value Change (%)
Dow Jones 49,395.16 -0.54%
NASDAQ 22,682.73 -0.31%
S&P 500 6,861.89 -0.28%


*As of 15:45 IST

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