BSE Sensex Trades Firm Above 82,800 as Financial Stocks Lead Gains

The BSE Sensex traded in positive territory on February 16, 2026, supported by gains in financial and power stocks, while IT and auto shares limited the upside. 

BSE Sensex Trades Above 82,800 in Afternoon Session 

On February 16, 2026, the BSE Sensex was trading at 82,869, up 248 points or 0.30% in afternoon session.  

The index opened at 82,480.40, touched an intraday high of 82,905.13 and a low of 82,276.95, reflecting a range bound yet positive session. Market breadth within the 30 share index remained mixed, with select heavyweight stocks influencing overall movement. 

Key Positive Contributors 

HDFC Bank emerged as the top contributor, adding 245.41 points to the index. Power Grid Corporation of India contributed 42.04 points, followed by Axis Bank at 35.88 points. Gains were also supported by ITC at 29.79 points, NTPC at 23.52 points and Eternal at 20.28 points. 

Additional support came from Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finserv, Hindustan Unilever and Asian Paints, which traded in positive territory. 

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Major Drag on the Index 

On the downside, Infosys weighed on the index, dragging it by 78.76 points. ICICI Bank declined by 68.94 points, while State Bank of India reduced the index by 36.91 points. 

Other stocks under pressure included Maruti Suzuki at 27.99 points, Mahindra & Mahindra at 18.49 points, along with TCS, Titan Company, UltraTech Cement and Bajaj Finance. 

Conclusion 

The BSE Sensex remained above the 82,750 level during the session on February 16, 2026, with financial and power stocks providing support. However, declines in IT, banking and automobile shares restricted broader gains, resulting in a mixed but positive trading pattern. 

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