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Sensex Nifty Updates February 20: Sensex Gains Nearly 315 Points, Nifty Steady Above 25,550
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.
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Stock Market Highlights, February 20
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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.
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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%.
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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
This content is for informational purposes only and not investment advice. Please do your own research before making any financial decisions.
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