Sensex Slides 650.39 Points up at Close, Pharmaceuticals & Banking Emerges Top Performer
- February 16, 2026
- Posted by: Ekta Dhawan
- Categories: Market, News
Indian equity indices traded higher, with the Nifty above 25,682 on 16th February. The Sensex was rising 650.39 points to 83,277, and the Nifty was rising 211.65 points to 25,682.75. The domestic markets were weak due to global issues, including ongoing trade-related concerns. The BSE midcap index shed 0.80%, and the smallcap index surged 1.18%.
According to some analysts, the current market environment reflects poor global risk sentiment and a lack of strong positive triggers.
Nifty Top Gainers
| Company Name | % Change |
| Power Grid Corporation of India | 4.61% |
| Torrent Pharma | 4.54% |
| Adani Green Energy | 4.11% |
| Coal India | 3.33% |
| JSW Energy | 2.85% |
| Siemens | 2.98% |
| DLF | 2.70% |
| Power Finance Group | 2.92% |
| Canara Bank | 2.73% |
Nifty50 Top Losers
| Company Name | %Change |
| TVS Motor Company | 1.49% |
| Info Edge ( India) | 1.51% |
| Indian Hotel | 1.32% |
| Tech Mahindra | 1.26% |
| Maruti Suzuki | 1.16% |
| Bajaj Finance | 1.11% |
| Trent | 0.64% |
| IOCL | 0.92% |
| Tata Motors Pasenger | 0.79% |
Overview of the Market:
The Indian equity markets operated in a cautious and volatile manner on 16th February, due to weak global cues and persistent selling in the IT sector. The benchmark indices started the day on a weak note and continued to be under pressure in the early part of the trading session. However, selective buying in banking, pharma, and FMCG sectors helped the market recover from the intraday lows. Investors remained cautious due to concerns over global economic growth, regulatory issues, and persistent foreign fund outflows. The broader markets underperformed, indicating risk aversion among investors. The trading day ended on a mixed note, with limited upside in the markets due to uncertain global and domestic factors.
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