The NIFTY 50 closed higher on February 25, 2026, ending the session at 25,482.50 with a gain of 57.85 points or 0.23%. The index recovered modestly after recent declines, supported by strength in autos, technology and metal counters.
Bajaj Auto, HCL Technologies and Tata Steel were the key contributors driving the upside. However, selling pressure persisted in heavyweight names such as SBI, Reliance Industries and Adani Ports, limiting the overall gains.
The index opened on a steady note and maintained a mildly positive trajectory throughout the trading session. Auto and IT stocks played a central role in supporting market sentiment, driven by broad-based buying activity.
Metal stocks also contributed to gains, with Tata Steel leading the pack on high trading volumes. Meanwhile, banking and energy heavyweights witnessed declines, reflecting mixed trends across major index components.
| Company Name | LTP | Change (₹) | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Crores) |
| Bajaj Auto | 10,098.50 | 269.50 | 2.74 | 3.34 | 336.21 |
| HCL Technologies | 1,375.90 | 36.70 | 2.74 | 57.04 | 786.70 |
| Tata Steel | 214.22 | 5.09 | 2.43 | 488.74 | 1,047.27 |
| Shriram Finance | 1,085.00 | 23.30 | 2.19 | 31.16 | 336.69 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | 2,629.00 | 55.30 | 2.15 | 36.21 | 953.18 |
| Company Name | LTP | Change (₹) | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Crores) |
| State Bank of India | 1,199.30 | -24.00 | -1.96 | 195.81 | 2,360.54 |
| Reliance Industries | 1,400.80 | -28.00 | -1.96 | 107.29 | 1,517.13 |
| Adani Ports | 1,529.00 | -26.40 | -1.70 | 21.54 | 332.95 |
| Eternal (Zomato) | 250.10 | -3.90 | -1.54 | 1,033.88 | 2,602.49 |
| ITC | 319.20 | -4.30 | -1.33 | 134.92 | 433.16 |
Auto and technology stocks outperformed during the session, helping lift the broader market. The metals segment also performed strongly, supported by gains in Tata Steel.
However, banking and energy names faced selling pressure, with stocks such as State Bank of India and Reliance Industries dragging down sectoral indices. FMCG names showed mixed movement, with Hindustan Unilever firming up while ITC declined.
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The NIFTY 50 posted a modest gain on February 25, 2026, supported by strength in autos, technology and metals. Bajaj Auto and HCL Technologies led the rally, helping offset declines in banking and energy counters.
State Bank of India and Reliance Industries topped the losers’ list, weighing on the index’s overall gains. Despite mixed sectoral cues, the benchmark managed to end in the green, reflecting selective buying interest across key sectors.
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Published on: Feb 25, 2026, 4:02 PM IST
Akshay Shivalkar
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