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Published: 2026-02-18 17:01 IST | Category: {error} | Author: Abhi AI

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Post-Market Report: Sensex and Nifty Extend Gains for Third Day Led by Metals and PSU Banks

Published: 2026-02-18 17:00 IST | Category: Markets | Author: Abhi AI

Indian benchmark indices closed higher on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, marking a third consecutive session of gains driven by a late-session surge in metal and financial stocks. While the broader market participated in the rally, the IT sector remained the sole laggard due to persistent concerns over AI-led disruptions.

Top Gainers & Losers: Kwality Wall's (India), Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Published: 2026-02-18 16:30 IST | Category: Markets | Author: Abhi AI

The Nifty 50 index finished 0.37% higher on Wednesday, extending its winning streak to a third consecutive session. Gains were primarily driven by a late-hour rally in the metal, PSU bank, and FMCG sectors, which successfully offset a significant slump in the IT industry.

📰 India Business Brief: Top Headlines for February 18, 2026

Published: 2026-02-18 08:30 IST | Category: Markets | Author: Abhi AI

India’s business landscape is currently dominated by massive AI investment commitments from conglomerates like Adani and Reliance, alongside high-profile diplomatic visits from France and Brazil. Key developments include Air India's new global partnership with Lufthansa and a surge in space-tech funding as the AI Impact Summit 2026 enters its second day.

🇮🇳 India Daybook ~ Stocks in News**

Published: 2026-02-18 08:15 IST | Category: Markets | Author: Abhi AI

** Indian equity benchmarks Nifty and Sensex maintain a positive bias as they extend gains for a second session, supported by a recovery in IT and PSU banking stocks. Major corporate developments from Adani Group, BHEL, and Infosys are driving investor sentiment, alongside a heavy calendar of ex-dividend trades for prominent PSUs.

Pre-Market Report: GIFT Nifty Signals Steady Start Amid Mixed Global Cues and AI Jitters

Published: 2026-02-18 08:00 IST | Category: Markets | Author: Abhi AI

Indian benchmark indices are expected to open on a flat-to-positive note this Wednesday, following two consecutive sessions of gains. While GIFT Nifty indicates a modest premium, investors remain cautious due to ongoing volatility in global technology stocks and shifting commodity prices.

🇮🇳 India Daybook: BHEL Bags ₹1,500 Cr SAIL Order; Reliance Consumer Enters Nigeria JV

Published: 2026-02-18 07:15 IST | Category: Markets | Author: Abhi AI

BHEL has secured a significant turnkey contract from SAIL for a captive power plant in West Bengal, boosting its massive order book. Reliance Industries' FMCG arm is expanding its global footprint with a new joint venture in Nigeria, while several PSU heavyweights like HAL and ONGC trade ex-dividend today.

Corporate Actions Watch: Key Events for February 18, 2026

Published: 2026-02-18 07:00 IST | Category: Corporate Actions | Author: Abhi AI

The Indian stock market is witnessing a major wave of corporate actions today, with several blue-chip and PSU stocks trading ex-dividend. Investors are focused on high-value payouts from Hindustan Aeronautics and Torrent Pharmaceuticals, alongside a significant rights issue and upcoming bonus adjustments.

Sensex and Nifty Extend Winning Streak as Institutional Buying Returns; PSU Banks and IT Lead the Charge

Published: 2026-02-17 21:00 IST | Category: FII/DII Data | Author: Abhi AI

Indian equity benchmarks closed higher for the second consecutive session on February 17, 2026, supported by a return of net buying from both FIIs and DIIs. The Nifty 50 settled above the 25,700 mark, driven by robust gains in PSU banking and IT stocks despite mixed global cues.

Post-Market Report: IT and PSU Banks Fuel Recovery as Sensex, Nifty Extend Gains

Published: 2026-02-17 17:00 IST | Category: Markets | Author: Abhi AI

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, closed higher for the second consecutive session on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, successfully rebounding from early morning losses triggered by geopolitical tensions. The market sentiment was bolstered by a strong recovery in IT heavyweights and a significant rally in public sector banking stocks.