Sensex Nifty Updates February 26: Dalal Street Closes in Green; Mid-Session Volatility Fades as VIX Slides

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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.

Stock Market Highlights, February 26

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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