Mumbai, India — February 17, 2026
Indian benchmark indices opened in negative territory on Tuesday, reversing gains from the previous session. Early trading showed mild selling pressure as investors turned cautious following Monday’s strong rally.
At the opening bell, the 30-share index of the Bombay Stock Exchange dropped 199.66 points (0.24%) to 83,077.49, while the 50-share benchmark of the National Stock Exchange declined 81.20 points (0.32%) to 25,601.55.
Previous Session Performance
Markets had ended Monday on a strong note:
Sensex closed up 650.39 points at 83,277.15
Nifty settled 211.65 points higher at 25,682.75
Tuesday’s dip suggests profit-booking after the sharp rise, a pattern commonly seen following strong single-day gains.
Early Market Trend Analysis
Market participants observed cautious sentiment in opening trades, with mild selling across select sectors. Analysts note that such pullbacks are typical after sharp rallies as traders lock in profits and wait for fresh triggers.
Despite the early decline, overall market sentiment remains watchful rather than bearish, with investors monitoring domestic and global cues.
👉 Key Insight: Early dip reflects profit-booking after Monday’s surge, not necessarily a trend reversal.
Markets Open Lower After Rally
📊 Opening Numbers
Sensex: 83,077.49 ▼199 pts
Nifty: 25,601.55 ▼81 pts
📈 Yesterday’s Close
Sensex: +650 pts
Nifty: +211 pts
