The Indian market stayed firm for the second straight session.
That is the headline in today’s Sensex and Nifty News.
On Tuesday, February 17, both benchmark indices ended higher. The move was not dramatic. But it was steady. Controlled. And supported by heavyweights like ITC, Bharat Electronics Limited, and Infosys.
The tone across Dalal Street felt calmer. Broader participation improved. Midcaps and smallcaps added strength. And investors saw their wealth expand by over ₹1 lakh crore in a single session.
Let’s break down what really happened — clearly and without noise.
Market Performance: Sensex and Nifty Extend Gains
The frontline indices built on Monday’s momentum.
- Sensex closed at 83,450.96, up 174 points (0.21%)
- Nifty 50 settled at 25,725.40, up 43 points (0.17%)
The rise may look modest. But the consistency matters. This is the second consecutive session of gains.
Broader markets supported the rally:
- BSE 150 MidCap Index gained 0.31%
- BSE 250 SmallCap Index jumped 0.86%
This tells us participation wasn’t limited to a handful of stocks. The sentiment was wider.
Investor Wealth: ₹1 Lakh Crore Added in a Day
One important data point in today’s Sensex and Nifty News is market capitalisation.
- Total market cap of BSE-listed firms rose to nearly ₹470 lakh crore
- Previous session level: around ₹468.6 lakh crore
- Wealth creation in one day: Over ₹1 lakh crore
This jump reflects broad buying interest across segments.
Why Did the Market Rise?
The trigger came from IT stocks.
The IT pack saw recovery buying after recent weakness. Heavyweight names closed higher between 0.50% and 2%.
Key gainers in IT:
Infosys recently announced a collaboration with Anthropic to develop enterprise AI solutions. That announcement supported sentiment in the sector.
Global cues also stayed in focus. Investors tracked developments around US-Iran talks and minutes from the last US Fed policy meeting.
But the session itself stayed range-bound. Gains were measured. Not euphoric.
Top Nifty 50 Gainers Today
Within the Nifty 50, select heavyweights led the charge.
Top performers:
- Adani Enterprises: up 2.67%
- ITC: up 2.36%
- Bharat Electronics Limited: up 2.02%
- Infosys: up 1.87%
- Larsen & Toubro: up 1.86%
These names carried weight. Their movement influenced the index trajectory.
Top Losers in Nifty 50
Not every stock joined the rally.
Among the laggards:
- Kwality Wall's (India): down 5%
- Hindalco Industries: down 1.91%
- Eternal: down 1.78%
Even on positive days, divergence exists. That’s normal market behaviour.
Sectoral Indices: Where the Strength Came From
Sectoral trends were largely positive.
- Nifty PSU Bank: up 2.11%
- Nifty IT: up 1.03%
- Nifty FMCG: up 0.90%
- Nifty Consumer Durables: up 0.66%
- Nifty Bank: up 0.37%
- Private Bank index: ended flat
The PSU bank space showed clear outperformance. IT also contributed meaningfully.
Today’s Sensex and Nifty News shows that multiple sectors supported the rise — not just one pocket.
Most Active Stocks by Volume
High trading volumes often signal heightened interest.
On NSE, the most active counters were:
- Easy Trip Planners: 59.4 crore shares
- Vodafone Idea: 25.2 crore shares
- Tata Silver ETF: 15.9 crore shares
- Ola Electric Mobility: 13.7 crore shares
Volumes remained heavy in select retail-driven counters.
Advance-Decline Ratio: Broad Market Strength
Market breadth stayed positive.
- Over 2,400 stocks advanced
- Over 1,700 stocks declined
This clearly shows more gainers than losers on the BSE.
In simple terms, participation favoured buyers.
Stocks That Made Big Moves
17 Stocks Jumped Over 15%
Some counters saw sharp upward moves.
Among the notable names:
- Easy Trip Planners
- Aditya Birla Money
- Unicommerce Esolutions
- Kothari Products
- Orchasp
- Kellton Tech Solutions
A total of 17 stocks surged more than 15% on the BSE.
52-Week Highs and Lows
There was action on both sides.
52-week highs (116 stocks):
Included names like:
- State Bank of India
- Lupin
- Larsen & Toubro
- Indus Towers
52-week lows (144 stocks):
Included:
- Ola Electric Mobility
- Abbott India
- Accelya Solutions India
- Asahi Songwon Colors
- Blue Jet Healthcare
The mix of new highs and fresh lows shows rotation across segments.
Company-Specific Focus: IT Stocks Back in Action
The IT sector played a central role in this Sensex and Nifty News update.
After a phase of weakness, buying interest returned. Infosys’ collaboration with Anthropic caught attention.
Enterprise AI solutions are becoming central to large businesses. That development helped lift sentiment across frontline IT companies.
Gains were not aggressive. But they were steady. And when large-cap IT stocks move together, indices follow.
Summary: What Today’s Sensex and Nifty News Tells Us?
Here’s the bigger picture from today’s session:
- Indices rose for the second straight day
- Sensex up 174 points
- Nifty 50 above 25,725
- Over ₹1 lakh crore added in market value
- IT and PSU Banks led sectoral gains
- Market breadth stayed positive
- 116 stocks hit 52-week highs
- 144 stocks hit 52-week lows
The move was measured, not explosive. But it showed stability.
In the current environment, back-to-back gains matter. Especially when supported by broader participation.
This concludes today’s Sensex and Nifty News — clear numbers, real data, and market performance that speaks for itself.
Source: Livemint
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