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Sensex Nifty Updates February 23: Benchmarks End Higher; Sensex Gains 0.58%, Nifty Holds Above 25,700
Last Updated: 24th February 2026 - 09:55 am
Indian markets ended on a positive note on Monday, with benchmark indices extending gains amid selective buying across sectors. The Sensex rose 0.58% to close at 83,294.66, while the Nifty 50 advanced 0.52% to 25,703.95. Gains were led by Adani Ports, Kotak Mahindra, and Dr Reddy’s Labs, while weakness in IT stocks like Infosys and Wipro capped upside. Broader sentiment remained steady, supported by lower volatility, as India VIX declined 1.55% during the session.
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Stock Market Highlights, February 23
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Domestic Indices Extend Gains: Indian benchmarks ended in the green, with the Sensex rising 0.58% to 83,294.66 and the Nifty 50 gaining 0.52% to 25,703.95. Adani Ports led gainers, up 2.93%, followed by Kotak Mahindra and Dr Reddy’s Labs, while IT stocks dragged.
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Global Cues Mixed: Asian markets showed mixed trends, with Hang Seng surging 2.53%, while Nikkei and Shanghai declined 1.12% and 1.26%, respectively. European indices traded subdued mid-session; FTSE 100 was marginally lower, DAX slipped 0.56%, and STOXX 50 edged down slightly.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets closed firmly higher, supported by tech strength. The Dow Jones gained 0.47%, the NASDAQ rallied 0.90%, and the S&P 500 advanced 0.69%, reflecting sustained investor optimism and steady buying interest across major sectors.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| Adani Ports | 2.93% |
| Kotak Mahindra | 2.22% |
| Dr Reddys Labs | 2.11% |
| HDFC Life | 1.89% |
| Nestle | 1.65% |
Top Losers
| Company | Gain |
| Hindalco | -2.08% |
| Infosys | -1.90% |
| Wipro | -1.89% |
| Tech Mahindra | -1.10% |
| Cipla | -1.09% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 25,716.00 | -0.64% |
| Nifty 50 | 25,703.95 | 0.52% |
| Nifty Bank | 61,275.05 | 0.17% |
| SENSEX | 83,294.66 | 0.58% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 14.1375 | -1.55% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 56,825 | -1.12% |
| Hang Seng | 27,081 | 2.53% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,681 | -1.26% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,681 | -0.054% |
| DAX | 25,119 | -0.56% |
| CAC 40 | 8,515 | 0.0026% |
| STOXX 50 | 6,120 | -0.19% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 49,625.97 | 0.47% |
| NASDAQ | 22,886.07 | 0.90% |
| S&P 500 | 6,909.51 | 0.69% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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