Gift Nifty Cues on Feb 12, 2026: How Will NSE and BSE Open Today?

Gift Nifty was trading with minimal movement early Thursday on February 12, pointing to a quiet opening for the Indian stock market. As of 08:30 AM (India Time), Gift Nifty was indicating muted cues for the Nifty 50 and Sensex, suggesting that the market may open with limited direction.
This comes after a profit-booking driven session on Wednesday, where indices ended nearly flat despite volatility through the day.
Global Market Snapshot on February 12, 2026
As of 8:30 AM, here’s how major global indices were performing:
| Indices | Last | Chg | Chg% |
| DOW 30 | 50,121.40 | -66.74 | -0.13% |
| S&P 500 | 6,941.47 | -0.34 | 0.00% |
| NASDAQ COMPO | 23,066.50 | -36.01 | -0.16% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,472.10 | 118.27 | 1.14% |
| DAX | 24,856.20 | -131.70 | -0.53% |
| NIKKEI 225 | 57,605.50 | -45.01 | -0.08% |
How Did NSE and BSE Perform on Feb 11, 2026?
On Wednesday, Indian equity benchmarks ended a choppy and range-bound session on a flat note, as investors booked profits after three consecutive sessions of gains. The Sensex slipped 40.28 points, or 0.05%, to close at 84,233.64. On the other hand, Nifty 50 rose 18.70 points, or 0.07%, to settle at 25,953.85
Read more: Sensex Weekly Expiry: SAIL and Sammaan Capital Under F&O Ban on February 12.
Conclusion
Gift Nifty indicated a flat opening for Indian markets on Feb 12, 2026, as global cues remained mixed and domestic investors stayed cautious after a volatile but flat close in the previous session. While early signals suggest a muted start, market direction through the day may depend on institutional flows, sector rotation, and stock-specific triggers.
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Published on: Feb 12, 2026, 8:38 AM IST

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