GIFT NIFTY Cues on Feb 13, 2026: How Will NSE and BSE Open Today?

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.

Global Markets Remain Under Pressure

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.

How Did NSE and BSE Fare on Feb 12, 2026? 

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.

What Can Traders Expect on February 13, 2026?

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.

Broader market direction could depend on:

• follow-through selling after the opening dip
• stability in heavyweight stocks
• support levels near Thursday’s closing range
• sector rotation into defensive pockets

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Conclusion

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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