Liquide Market Summary 26th February 2026
Indian markets failed to sustain its early gains and ended largely unchanged in another volatile session, with the Nifty closing below the 25,500 mark.
Indian Stock Market Today: The Indian equity market failed to sustain its early gains and ended largely unchanged in another volatile session, with the Nifty closing below the 25,500 mark.
After a gap-up opening, the market traded within a narrow range for most of the day. The Nifty slipped to an intraday low of 25,400 amid intermittent selling pressure but recovered from lower levels supported by buying in PSU Banks, Healthcare and Auto stocks.
In the broader market, the Nifty Midcap index gained 0.7%, while the Smallcap index ended flat. Among sectors, Auto, Pharma, Oil & Gas, PSU Banks and Metals rose 0.4% to 1%, whereas the Media index declined 0.7%.
NIFTY: The index opened 73.80 points higher at 25,556.30, reached a high of 25,572.95 and closed at 25,496.55. Nifty formed a bearish candle with a lower shadow on the daily chart. Immediate resistance is placed at 25,575, while immediate support stands at 25,400.
BANK NIFTY: The index opened 150.55 points higher at 61,193.90, reached a high of 61,284.75 and closed at 61,187.70. Bank Nifty formed a Doji candle, indicating indecisiveness between the buyers and sellers. Immediate resistance is placed at 61,300, with support around 60,800.
Stocks in News
- Tejas Networks: Stock rallied nearly 17% after the company signed an agreement with NEC Corporation to manufacture and supply 5G massive MIMO radios.
- Sanofi Consumer: Stock advanced almost 14% after the company reported a strong Q4CY25 performance, with net profit rising 50% to ₹66.5 crore and revenue increasing 47% year-on-year to ₹251 crore.
- KSB: Stock gained over 9% following its Q4CY25 results, where net profit grew 11% to ₹81 crore and revenue rose 8% year-on-year to ₹784 crore.
Other News
- Asian stocks were mixed on Thursday, supported by positive global cues. However, sentiment remained cautious amid geopolitical uncertainties and uneven sector performance across markets.
- Europe’s benchmark index touched a record high, driven by strong corporate earnings from companies such as Schneider and Indra. Investors also assessed the outlook for AI following chip leader Nvidia’s robust forecasts.
- Oil prices declined after US crude inventories posted their largest build in three years. Signs of weakness in the physical oil market also weighed on prices, even as traders evaluated whether US–Iran talks could help avoid a supply-disrupting military conflict.
- Gold prices edged higher as uncertainty over US tariff policy lifted the metal’s safe-haven appeal.
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