The NIFTY 50 ended higher on February 23, 2026, closing at 25,713.00 with a gain of 141.75 points or 0.54%. Markets saw broad-based support as financials, cement names and select index-heavyweight sectors registered gains.
Adani Ports, Kotak Mahindra Bank and HDFC Life emerged as key market drivers during the session. On the downside, weakness in metals and technology names, including Hindalco and Wipro, weighed on parts of the index.
The index opened positively and maintained upward momentum for most of the day. Gains were supported by strong interest in port operators, private sector banks and select insurance stocks.
Cement stocks such as UltraTech Cement also added upward pressure with healthy trading activity. However, selling in metal and information technology counters capped broader gains, resulting in a mixed undertone across key sectors.
| Company Name | LTP | Change (₹) | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Crores) |
| Adani Ports | 1,554.00 | 42.50 | 2.81 | 31.14 | 482.78 |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank | 430.80 | 9.45 | 2.24 | 104.00 | 446.18 |
| HDFC Life | 743.00 | 14.35 | 1.97 | 27.23 | 202.16 |
| Dr Reddy’s | 1,305.10 | 24.70 | 1.93 | 18.50 | 240.63 |
| UltraTech Cement | 12,970.00 | 204.00 | 1.60 | 1.34 | 173.29 |
| Company Name | LTP | Change (₹) | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Crores) |
| Hindalco | 914.85 | -20.85 | -2.23 | 49.32 | 454.19 |
| Wipro | 205.90 | -3.96 | -1.89 | 209.46 | 432.02 |
| Infosys | 1,328.00 | -25.20 | -1.86 | 128.88 | 1,715.34 |
| Tech Mahindra | 1,437.20 | -19.70 | -1.35 | 26.61 | 383.84 |
| Cipla | 1,327.00 | -14.10 | -1.05 | 24.36 | 321.58 |
Ports and logistics stocks outperformed, with Adani Ports leading the gains. Private banking names such as Kotak Mahindra Bank and insurance counters like HDFC Life also contributed positively.
FMCG and pharmaceutical stocks showed resilience, led by Hindustan Unilever and Dr Reddy’s. However, metals and technology saw notable weakness, dragging down several index components.
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The NIFTY 50 ended in positive territory on February 23, 2026, backed by gains in ports, banking, insurance and cement stocks. Adani Ports and Kotak Mahindra Bank were the primary drivers of strength during the session.
Meanwhile, Hindalco and Wipro led the declines as metals and IT continued to face selling pressure. Despite selective weakness, the overall sentiment remained positive, helping the index recover from previous losses.
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Published on: Feb 23, 2026, 4:02 PM IST
Akshay Shivalkar
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