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Last Updated: 26th February 2026 - 03:57 pm
On Thursday, Indian markets closed on a firm note, led by strength in frontline indices despite mixed global cues. The Nifty 50 gained 0.55% to settle at 25,496.55, while Bank Nifty rose 0.24%. The Sensex ended marginally lower. Buying was seen in Bharat Electronics, Eicher Motors and Max Healthcare, while Trent and Power Grid declined. India VIX fell over 3%, reflecting improved investor confidence and stable risk sentiment.
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Stock Market Highlights, February 26
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Domestic Indices Extend Gains: Indian benchmarks closed higher, with the Nifty 50 rising 0.55% to 25,496.55 and the Nifty Bank up 0.24% to 61,187.70, while the Sensex was marginally negative. Bharat Electronics, Eicher Motors and Max Healthcare led gains, as India VIX declined 3.11%, signaling easing volatility.
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Global Cues Mixed: Asian markets traded mixed, with Nikkei gaining 0.29%, while Hang Seng slipped 1.44% and Shanghai Composite remained flat. European indices were positive at mid-session, as CAC 40 climbed 0.67%, FTSE 100 added 0.15%, and DAX edged up 0.10%, indicating cautious optimism.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets ended firmly higher, with the Dow Jones advancing 0.63%, the NASDAQ rallying 1.26%, and the S&P 500 gaining 0.81%. Strong tech buying supported sentiment, setting a constructive tone for global equities heading into the current trading session.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| TMPV | 2.54% |
| Eicher Motors | 2.27% |
| Bharat Elec | 2.22% |
| Max Healthcare | 2.00% |
| Shriram Finance | 1.72% |
Top Losers
| Company | Loss |
| Trent | -1.68% |
| Eternal | -1.48% |
| Power Grid Corp | -1.30% |
| Coal India | -1.16% |
| TATA Cons. Prod | -1.09% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 25,631.50 | -0.03% |
| Nifty 50 | 25,496.55 | 0.55% |
| Nifty Bank | 61,187.70 | 0.24% |
| SENSEX | 82,248.61 | -0.033% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 13.07 | -3.11% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 58,753 | 0.29% |
| Hang Seng | 26,381 | -1.44% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,755 | -0.014% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,822 | 0.15% |
| DAX | 25,204 | 0.10% |
| CAC 40 | 8,616 | 0.67% |
| STOXX 50 | 6,194 | 0.32% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 49,482.16 | 0.63% |
| NASDAQ | 23,152.08 | 1.26% |
| S&P 500 | 6,946.13 | 0.81% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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