Market Outlook
Nifty sideways-bearish: 25,300-25,650 (support 25,300-25,350, resistance 25,600-25,650). Bank Nifty sideways-bullish: 59,850-60,600 (support 59,850, resistance 60,500). VIX 11.72 (+1.54%) indicates rising volatility—consolidation likely, buy-on-dips if supports hold.
Key Focus Areas
Nifty: Watch 25,300 support break (bearish) vs 25,650 breakout (bullish).
Bank Nifty: Bullish if holds 59,850.
Sectors: Realty/IT/Metals strong (+1%+), Mid/Smallcaps outperform.
Global Markets
US: S&P 500 at 2-week high (Nvidia/Tesla rally), softer Trump tariff talk. Asia: Muted open. Europe: Flat. Positive cues but cautious sentiment.
Gift Nifty & Dollar Index
Gift Nifty: Flat/muted (~25,400), signals tepid start. DXY: Stable ~104 (strong dollar but steady).
Stocks in Action Today
Manappuram Finance (RBI nod for Bain ₹4,385 Cr investment).
IT stocks (TCS focus), Hindustan Copper, Ola Electric.
Gainers watch: ONGC, TechM, Apollo, Divi, Nestle. Losers: BPCL, Bajaj Fin, HUL.
Companies Declaring Results
No major listings today (Q3 season largely over); monitor TCS/IRCTC updates.
F&O Ban List
Rail Vikas (198% OI), Kaynes Tech (189%), BDL (161%), SAIL (121%), Sammaan Cap (132%)—high OI, expect volatility.
FII/DII Activity
Latest (Feb 10): FII net sellers ₹350 Cr, DII buyers ₹1,500 Cr (NSE cash). Stock-specific flows dominate.
Important News Events
RBI MPC concludes (no rate cut, softer stance).
Budget after-effects, US trade updates.
TCS Q3 commentary in focus.
Disclaimer
This market outlook is for informational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice. Markets involve substantial risks; conduct independent analysis and consult SEBI-registered advisors. Investogainer Research bears no liability for trading decisions. Data as of Feb 16, 2026.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Investogainer Research (SEBI Reg No. INH000012856, BSE Enlistment No. 5845) holds no positions in mentioned stocks/indices. Views are independent, based on public data.