Sensex Jumps 480 Points to 83,294 and Nifty 50 Closes at 25,713 on Feb 23, 2026

The Indian stock market closed with strong gains on Monday, February 23. The BSE Sensex rose 480 points, or 0.58%, to settle at 83,294.66. The Nifty 50 gained 142 points, or 0.55%, to end at 25,713.

Mid- and small-cap stocks showed mixed performance. The BSE 150 MidCap Index slipped 0.21%, while the BSE 250 SmallCap Index rose 0.51%.

The total market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies increased by about ₹2 lakh crore to ₹469 lakh crore in a single session.

Why Did the Market Rise?

The rally came after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed earlier by US President Donald Trump. Investors welcomed the move, expecting better global trade conditions.

Buying interest was seen mainly in banking, power, pharma and FMCG stocks. However, IT stocks remained under pressure due to concerns about AI-related disruptions.

Top Gainers in Nifty 50

Out of 50 stocks, 35 ended in the green. The top gainers were:

• Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (up 2.93%)
• Kotak Mahindra Bank (up 2.22%)
• HDFC Life Insurance (up 1.89%)

Top Losers in Nifty 50

The major losers in the index were:

• Hindalco Industries (down 2.08%)
• Wipro (down 1.89%)
• Infosys (down 1.90%)

Sector Performance

Most sectoral indices ended higher. The Nifty PSU Bank rose 1.36%, Financial Services gained 0.87%, Auto climbed 0.83%, and FMCG added 0.70%.

The Nifty Bank increased 0.15%. On the other hand, the Nifty IT fell 1.42%, while the Metal and Realty indices also ended lower.

Most Active Stocks by Volume

The most traded stocks on the NSE were:

• IDFC First Bank (62 crore shares)
• Vodafone Idea (38.6 crore shares)
• Tata Silver ETF (27.1 crore shares)

Advance-Decline Ratio

Market breadth was slightly negative. Around 1,900 stocks advanced, while nearly 2,400 stocks declined on the BSE.

Stocks That Moved Sharply

Seven stocks, including Morepen Laboratories, rose over 15% on the BSE. Meanwhile, IDFC First Bank and a few others fell more than 15%.

Stocks at 52-Week Highs

About 124 stocks hit their 52-week highs, including State Bank of India, Larsen & Toubro and NTPC.

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Stocks at 52-Week Lows

Around 238 stocks touched 52-week lows, including Wipro, Suzlon Energy, Info Edge (India), Mankind Pharma and L&T Technology Services.

Conclusion

The Indian stock market ended higher, supported by positive global cues and strong buying in banks, PSU and FMCG stocks. However, weakness in IT shares and mixed broader market performance suggest that investors remain cautious. 

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