Mumbai, February 10, 2026
Indian equity markets ended slightly higher on Tuesday, extending gains for the third consecutive session, supported by positive global cues and optimism surrounding the India–US trade agreement. However, profit booking at higher levels capped the upside.
The BSE Sensex climbed 208.17 points, or 0.25%, to close at 84,273.92. During intraday trade, the benchmark index touched a high of 84,482.95, rising as much as 417 points.
Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty 50 advanced 67.85 points, or 0.26%, to settle at 25,935.15, comfortably holding above the key 25,900 level. The index hit an intraday high of 25,989.45.
Global Cues and Rupee Movement
Markets remained supported by firm global signals and easing uncertainty around international trade. At the same time, the Indian rupee strengthened by 9 paise, ending the session at 90.57 against the US dollar, adding to overall investor confidence.
Sensex Gainers and Losers
Among the Sensex constituents, Tata Steel, Mahindra & Mahindra, Power Grid Corporation, Tech Mahindra, NTPC, Larsen & Toubro, Tata Consultancy Services, Maruti Suzuki India, Axis Bank, Titan, and Hindustan Unilever were among the top gainers.
On the downside, stocks such as HCL Technologies, Bajaj Finance, Bharti Airtel, Asian Paints, HDFC Bank, UltraTech Cement, Adani Ports, and ITC ended lower.
Market Outlook
Market participants remained cautious at elevated levels, with analysts pointing out that selective buying and profit booking could continue in the near term. Investors are expected to closely track global markets, currency movement, and further developments related to trade negotiations.
