Liquide Market Summary 16th February 2026

Indian Stock Market Today: Indian benchmark indices snapped their two-day losing streak on February 16, ending higher after a volatile trading session, with the Nifty closing above the 25,650 mark. The market opened on a weak note amid mixed global cues, pulling the Nifty below 25,400 in early trade.

However, strong buying interest triggered a swift rebound, and momentum strengthened as the session progressed, pushing the index close to 25,700 before it settled near the day’s high at the close.

Broader markets underperformed the benchmarks, with the Nifty Midcap index rising 0.5% while the Smallcap index ended largely flat. Sectorally, PSU Banks, Realty, Private Banks and Energy advanced 1–2%, whereas Media and Auto declined by 0.7–1%.

NIFTY: The index opened 47.50 points lower at 25,423.60, reached a high of 25,697 and closed at 25,682.75. Nifty formed a bullish engulfing candle on the daily chart, signalling a potential bullish reversal. Immediate resistance is placed at 25,750, while immediate support stands at 25,600.

BANK NIFTY: The index opened 238.85 points lower at 59,947.80, reached a high of 61,011.30 and closed at 60,949.10. Bank Nifty also formed a bullish engulfing candle on the daily chart. Immediate resistance is placed at 61,400, with support around 60,700.

Stocks in News

• Precision Wires: Stock surged more than 14% after reporting a strong Q3 performance, with profit jumping 99% to ₹37.7 crore and revenue rising 37% YoY to ₹1,347.6 crore.
• Natco Pharma: Stock gained around 7% after securing CDSCO approval to launch Semaglutide in India, a key medication used for chronic weight management and the treatment of type-2 diabetes.
• BSE: Stock plunged over 7% following the RBI’s move to tighten lending norms for capital market intermediaries, a development that could increase funding costs and potentially pressure margins across the sector.
• Read more: RBI’s New Credit Norms for Brokers (2026): A Strategic Guide for Investors

Other News

• Asian markets delivered a mixed performance on Monday as trading volumes remained thin, with major markets such as China, South Korea and Taiwan closed for holidays.
• European equities inched higher, with the STOXX 600 supported by gains in financial stocks ahead of industrial production data, while investors also positioned themselves for a fresh batch of corporate earnings later in the week.
• Oil prices remained largely steady as markets assessed the potential impact of upcoming U.S.–Iran talks aimed at easing geopolitical tensions, even as expectations of higher supply from OPEC+ capped sharp upside.
• Gold prices declined, pressured by low liquidity due to holiday closures in key U.S. and Asian markets, while a stronger dollar further weighed on the precious metal.

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