Sensex Nifty Updates February 24: Sensex Falls 1.17%, Nifty Slips Below 25,500 Amid Broad-Based Selling in IT

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Last Updated: 24th February 2026 - 04:09 pm

Indian markets ended sharply lower on Tuesday, pressured by heavy selling in IT stocks. The Sensex declined 1.17% to close at 82,319.89, while the Nifty 50 fell 0.99% to 25,459.35. Tech Mahindra and HCL Tech led the losses, dragging the broader indices down. Banking stocks showed relative resilience, limiting deeper cuts, while metal and FMCG names offered selective support amid cautious global cues.

Stock Market Highlights, February 24

  • Domestic Indices Slip Amid IT Drag: Indian benchmarks closed lower, with the Sensex falling 1.17% to 82,319.89 and the Nifty 50 declining 0.99% to 25,459.35. IT stocks led losses, as Tech Mahindra plunged 6.63% and HCL Tech dropped 6.10%, weighing heavily on sentiment.

  • Global Cues Mixed: Asian markets showed a mixed trend, with the Nikkei and Shanghai Composite rising 0.87% each, while Hang Seng slipped 1.82%. European indices traded largely flat in mid-session, as the FTSE 100 and DAX edged down 0.17%, while CAC 40 remained steady.

  • Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets ended sharply lower, with the Dow Jones falling 1.66%, the NASDAQ declining 1.13%, and the S&P 500 dropping 1.03%, reflecting broad-based selling pressure and cautious investor sentiment.

Stay informed with our in-depth look at what’s driving the stock market tomorrow.

Top Gainers

Company Gain
NTPC 1.94%
Coal India 1.16%
JSW Steel 1.13%
Hindalco 0.73%
HUL 0.56%

Top Losers

Company Gain
Tech Mahindra -6.63%
HCL Tech -6.10%
Eternal -5.22%
Infosys -3.92%
TCS -3.83%

Indian Market Cues

Index Value Change (%)
Gift Nifty 25,424.50 -0.66%
Nifty 50 25,459.35 -0.99%
Nifty Bank 61,047.30 -0.35%
SENSEX 82,319.89 -1.17%

India VIX

Volatility Index Value Change (%)
India VIX 14.025 -1.02%

Asian Markets 

Index Value Change (%)
Nikkei 57,321 0.87%
Hang Seng 26,590 -1.82%
Shanghai Composite 4,117 0.87%

European Market Mid-Session Update

Index Value Change (%)
FTSE 100 10,666 -0.17%
DAX 24,950 -0.17%
CAC 40 8,497 0.001%
STOXX 50 6,102 -0.18%

U.S. Markets Live Today

Index Value Change (%)
Dow Jones 48,804.06 -1.66%
NASDAQ 22,627.66 -1.13%
S&P 500 6,837.75 -1.03%


*As of 15:45 IST

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