Sensex & Nifty End Slightly in Red, Broader Indices Gain Over 1.2 Per Cent

The Nifty 50 is down 0.09 per cent at 22,913.15, and the Sensex has lost 0.27 per cent to reach 75,735.96.

Market Update 3:30 PM: Indian equity markets ended on a slightly negative note. Benchmark indices closed in the red, while broader market indices witnessed gains. The Nifty 50 is down 0.09 per cent at 22,913.15, and the Sensex has lost 0.27 per cent to reach 75,735.96.  

Broader market indices showed strong performance. The Nifty Midcap 150 has increased by 1.31 per cent to 18,888.80, and the Nifty Smallcap 250 has risen by 1.22 per cent to 14,767.30.

Market volatility has decreased significantly, with the India VIX down 4.78 per cent to 14.68.

Sectorally, most indices showed mixed movement. Nifty Metal (1.96 per cent), Nifty PSU Bank (1.70 per cent) and Nifty Oil & Gas (1.35 per cent) were the leading sectoral gainers. Conversely, Nifty Financial Services (-0.75 per cent), Nifty Bank (-0.48 per cent) and Nifty Private Bank (-0.48 per cent) were among the sectoral laggards.

Within the Nifty 50, Shriram Finance, NTPC and M&M were among the top performers. HDFC Bank, Maruti and TechM were the major draggers.

Market breadth was positive, with 1,998 advances and 830 declines, indicating positive sentiment prevailing among investors.

Market Update 12:30 PM: Indian equity markets are trading on a slightly negative note in afternoon trade. Benchmark indices are in the red, while broader market indices are witnessing gains. The Nifty 50 is down 0.17 per cent at 22,895.00, and the Sensex has lost 0.30 per cent to reach 75,711.14.  

Broader market indices are showing strong performance. The Nifty Midcap 150 has increased by 0.82 per cent to 18,797.75, and the Nifty Smallcap 250 has risen by 0.89 per cent to 14,719.20.

Market volatility has decreased slightly, with the India VIX down 2.54 per cent to 15.03.

Sectorally, most indices are showing mixed movement. Nifty Metal (1.73 per cent), Nifty PSU Bank (1.49 per cent) and Nifty Oil & Gas (1.12 per cent) are the leading sectoral gainers. Conversely, Nifty Financial Services (-0.93 per cent), Nifty Bank (-0.65 per cent) and Nifty Private Bank (-0.73 per cent) are among the sectoral laggards.  

Within the Nifty 50, NTPC, Shriram Finance and Adani Ports are among the top performers. HDFC Bank, Maruti and Tata Consumer are the major draggers.

Market breadth is positive, with 1,933 advances and 788 declines, indicating positive sentiment prevailing among investors.

Market Update 9:55 AM: Indian equity markets are trading on a slightly negative note in early-morning trade. Benchmark indices have opened mixed, with broader market indices witnessing some gains. The Nifty 50 is down 0.40 per cent at 22,840.80, and the Sensex has lost 0.56 per cent to reach 75,517.61.

Broader market indices are showing mixed performance. The Nifty Midcap 150 has increased by 0.35 per cent to 18,710.20, and the Nifty Smallcap 250 has risen by 0.40 per cent to 14,647.55.

Market volatility has increased slightly, with the India VIX up 1.15 per cent to 15.60.

Sectorally, most indices are showing mixed movement. Nifty Metal (0.78 per cent), Nifty Media (0.42 per cent) and Nifty PSU Bank (0.45 per cent) are the leading sectoral gainers. Conversely, Nifty Financial Services (-0.85 per cent), Nifty Bank (-0.71 per cent) and Nifty FMCG (-0.73 per cent) are among the sectoral laggards.

Within the Nifty 50, Hindalco, Shriram Finance and NTPC are among the top performers. HDFC Bank, Maruti and ITC are the major draggers.

Market breadth is slightly positive, with 1,589 advances and 863 declines, indicating mixed sentiment prevailing among investors.

Market Update 8:15 AM: U.S. equities wrapped up Wednesday’s session with modest gains, with the S&P 500 securing its second consecutive record closing high. Investors analyzed the Federal Reserve’s January meeting minutes and evaluated President Donald Trump’s newly announced tariff measures. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 71.25 points or 0.16 per cent to finish at 44,627.59. The S&P 500 advanced 14.57 points or 0.24 per cent to settle at 6,144.15, while the Nasdaq Composite edged up 14.99 points or 0.07 per cent to end at 20,056.25.

Asian markets traded lower on Thursday as investors digested the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes, which suggested the central bank is in no hurry to cut interest rates.

GIFT Nifty indicated a flat to negative start for Indian equities. As of 07:10 AM IST, Nifty futures were trading at 22,913.50.

The domestic market extended its losing streak for the fourth straight session, closing marginally lower on February 19 in a highly volatile trade. Caution prevailed after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff on auto, semiconductor, and pharmaceutical imports. At the closing bell, the Sensex declined 28.21 points or 0.04 per cent to 75,939.18, while the Nifty 50 slipped 12.40 points or 0.05 per cent to 22,932.90.

The yield on U.S. 10-year Treasuries edged down to 4.52 per cent, while the 2-year yield slipped slightly to 4.26 per cent in early Thursday trade.

The U.S. dollar remained steady at 107.08, as traders assessed the impact of Trump’s tariff plans on the global economy and potential implications for future interest rate decisions by major central banks.

WTI crude oil futures dipped below USD 72 per barrel on Thursday, breaking a three-session winning streak. The decline followed an industry report revealing a larger-than-expected build in U.S. crude inventories. The API data indicated a 9-million-barrel surge in crude stockpiles, significantly exceeding forecasts of a 2.8 million barrel increase.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) remained net sellers, offloading Rs 1,881 crore worth of equities on February 19. Meanwhile, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) continued their buying spree, acquiring Rs 1,957 crore worth of stocks.

Manappuram Finance remains under the F&O ban today.

Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.