Liquide Market Summary 18th February 2026
Indian benchmark indices closed higher for the third consecutive session on February 18, despite a volatile trading day, with the Nifty finishing above 25,800, supported by broad-based buying across sectors.
Indian Stock Market Today: Indian benchmark indices closed higher for the third consecutive session on February 18, despite a volatile trading day, with the Nifty finishing above 25,800, supported by broad-based buying across sectors.
The market initially erased its opening gains and early selling pressure during the first hour pulled the Nifty to a low of 25,645. However, the benchmark gradually recovered as the session progressed and sustained buying in the final hour helped it close near the day's high.
The broader indices remained relatively stable and outperformed the main indices, with the Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap indices each rising 0.5%. On the sectoral front, all indices closed higher, except for IT, which saw a decline of 1.2%.
NIFTY: The index opened 27.25 points higher at 25,752.65, reached a high of 25,828.05 and closed at 25,819.35. On the daily chart, Nifty formed a bullish candle with a long lower shadow, indicating buying interest at lower levels. Immediate resistance is placed at 25,880, while immediate support stands at 25,760.
BANK NIFTY: The index opened 81.35 points higher at 61,255.35, reached a high of 61,596.85 and closed at 61,550.80. Bank Nifty formed a bullish candle on the daily chart, continuing its higher high–higher low formation. Immediate resistance is placed at 61,760, with support around 61,200.
Stocks in News
- E2E Networks: Stock surged over 11% following the company's announcement of its collaboration with Nvidia to deliver advanced AI factories.
- Netweb Technologies: Stock soared almost 9% after the company revealed the launch of 'Make in India' AI supercomputing systems powered by Nvidia.
- Power Mech Projects: Stock jumped over 4% after the company secured orders worth ₹1,000 crore from Adani Power subsidiaries.
Other News
- European and Asian equities rose on Wednesday as investors took a breather following an AI -driven selloff. Most Asian markets were closed for the Lunar New Year holidays.
- Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday after falling about 2% in the previous session. Investors assessed progress in U.S.–Iran talks, but remained cautious about the prospects of a final deal that could ease supply concerns.
- Gold prices rose more than 1% from a one-week low reached the previous session, as investors awaited the release of the minutes from January's U.S. Federal Reserve meeting, scheduled for later on Wednesday.
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