Last mentioned: Mar 18, 2026
Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are attempting a fragile recovery following a technical correction triggered by Middle East tensions. While domestic institutional buying provides a floor, persistent foreign outflows and Brent crude prices exceeding $100 per barrel remain significant headwinds.
A massive sell-off triggered by escalating Middle East tensions saw the Sensex plunge 2,400 points, erasing over Rs 12 lakh crore in investor wealth. The surge in Brent crude prices above $115 per barrel has raised acute fears regarding India's fiscal deficit, inflation, and currency stability.
The Nifty 50 and Sensex indices opened with modest gains on February 26, 2026, buoyed by favorable international market sentiment. Sectoral strength in IT and Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) banks provided the primary momentum for the uptick.
Indian benchmark indices are set for a bullish opening on February 25, with the Gift Nifty trading at a 69-point premium. Investors are focusing on the Nifty 50's ability to sustain levels above 25,500 amidst post-F&O expiry volatility and upcoming Eurozone inflation data.
Indian benchmark indices Nifty 50 and Sensex are navigating a period of consolidation as investors weigh technical resistance levels against selective buying opportunities. Technical analyst Vaishali Parekh has identified BEL, Exide Industries, and Tata Chemicals as high-conviction intraday plays for the February 18 session.
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