Indian stock market indices are likely to open lower on Friday, February 13, 2026, as early trends from GIFT NIFTY signal a cautious start for Dalal Street.
As of 07:57 AM IST, GIFT NIFTY was trading at 25,711, down 140 points or 0.54%. The index opened at 25,977.5 and moved between a high of 25,924.5 and a low of 25,651.0 in early trade, indicating a gap-down opening for the Nifty 50 and Sensex.
Wall Street ended sharply lower overnight, with technology stocks leading the decline. Asian markets also traded weak in early hours, adding to cautious sentiment for Indian equities.
| Index | Last | Change | Change (%) |
| DOW 30 | 49,452.00 | -669.42 | -1.34% |
| S&P 500 | 6,832.76 | -108.71 | -1.57% |
| NASDAQ COMPO | 22,597.10 | -469.32 | -2.04% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,402.40 | -69.67 | -0.67% |
| DAX | 24,852.70 | -3.46 | -0.01% |
| NIKKEI 225 | 57,238.50 | -401.37 | -0.70% |
| SHANGHAI COM | 4,118.96 | -15.06 | -0.36% |
On Thursday, Indian equity markets ended lower as profit booking across sectors and a sharp selloff in IT stocks weighed on sentiment. The Sensex fell 558.72 points or 0.66% to close at 83,674.92, while the Nifty 50 declined 146.65 points or 0.57% to settle at 25,807.20.
Market participants were likely to begin Friday’s session on a cautious note as weak global cues and negative GIFT NIFTY trends pointed to a subdued start.
Traders were expected to closely track early moves in IT and tech-linked stocks, given the sharp fall in the Nasdaq overnight. Analysts also expected volatility to remain elevated in the first hour of trade, as investors assess whether Thursday’s correction extends further.
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With GIFT NIFTY down over 0.5% early Friday and global indices trading lower, Indian markets were expected to open under pressure on February 13, 2026. After Thursday’s sharp decline, traders were likely to remain cautious and watch for stability before taking fresh positions.
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Published on: Feb 13, 2026, 8:08 AM IST
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