Mumbai, India – February 13, 2026
Indian equity benchmarks opened sharply lower on Friday, the final trading session of the week, reflecting early selling pressure across sectors.
At the opening bell, the BSE Sensex declined by 699.56 points, or 0.84%, to 82,975.36.
Meanwhile, the National Stock Exchange of India Nifty 50 fell 212.95 points, or 0.83%, slipping below the key 25,600 mark to trade at 25,594.25.
Early Market Snapshot
-
Sensex: 82,975.36 (↓ 699.56 points | -0.84%)
-
Nifty 50: 25,594.25 (↓ 212.95 points | -0.83%)
The decline indicates cautious investor sentiment heading into the weekend.
Broader Market Sentiment
Markets opened under pressure amid weak global cues and sector-specific selling. Traders will closely watch intraday movements near the 25,600 support level on Nifty for further directional signals.
Volatility may remain elevated as investors assess:
-
Global market trends
-
Commodity price movements
-
Institutional activity
What to Watch During the Session
-
Whether Nifty sustains above 25,600
-
Movement in financial and IT stocks
-
Foreign institutional investor (FII) flows
-
Global bond yields and crude oil prices
A break below key support levels could extend losses, while any recovery in heavyweight stocks may help trim early declines.
