Stock Market LIVE: Sensex erases gains, drops 140 pts; Nifty below 25,800; financials, FMCG weigh
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Thursday, Feb 19: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap index added 0.04 per cent, and the Nifty SmallCap index rose 0.10 per cent
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex, Nifty were trading higher for a fourth straight session
Sensex today | Stock Market LIVE Updates today, Thursday, February 19, 2026: Equity benchmark indices opened higher on Thursday amid a largely positive trade in global markets.
The BSE Sensex index quoted 83,880 levels, up 146 points or 0.17 per cent at open, while the Nifty50 index 25,839, higher by 19 points or 0.07 per cent. HCL Tech, Infosys, TCS, Tech M, Tata Steel, Eternal, Maruti Suzuki, Bharti Airtel, and SBI were leading the market rally today, advancing up to 2 per cent. On the contrary, Kwality Wall's, IndiGo, Asian Paints, Trent, Axis Bank, Kotak Bank, Bajaj Finance, and Adani Ports were the top losers.
In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap index added 0.04 per cent, and the Nifty SmallCap index rose 0.10 per cent. Among sectors, the Nifty IT index rallied 1.5 per cent, followed by the Nifty Metal index (0.5 per cent), and the Nifty Auto index (0.3 per cent). The Nifty Private Bank index, however, fell 0.2 per cent.
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Yashhtej Industries (India)'s initial public offer (IPO) will enter its second day. The IPO is a fixed price issue of ₹88.88 crore. The allotment for the Yashhtej Industries (India) IPO is expected to be finalised on February 23. The tentative listing date is on February 25. Meanwhile, Marushika Technology Limited will list on National Stock Exchange and BSE on Thursday.9:54 AM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Voda Idea, DLF, RBL Bank among 18 F&O stocks to attract 15% higher margin
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) in a circular dated February 18 has announced a revision in select futures & options (F&O) stocks from the March series onwards.
The NSE circular states that it shall levy an additional exposure margin of 15 per cent in equity derivatives segment, in which the top 10 clients account for more than 20 per cent of the Market Wide Position Limit (MWPL). READ MORE
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Selling returns to D-St; Sensex, Nifty in red
Stock Market LIVE Updates: After a higher start to Thursday's session, the BSE Sensex index has erased gains amid weakness in financial and FMCG shares.
At 9:45 AM, the 30-stock index is at 83,569, down 165 points or 0.20 per cent.
The NSE Nifty50, meanwhile, is at 25,799, lower by 20 points or 0.08 per cent.
At 9:45 AM, the 30-stock index is at 83,569, down 165 points or 0.20 per cent.
The NSE Nifty50, meanwhile, is at 25,799, lower by 20 points or 0.08 per cent.
9:34 AM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: MCX, NSE remove additional margins on gold, silver future contracts
Stock Market LIVE Updates: In a circular issued on February 18, MCX said that it will withdraw an extra 3 per cent margin on all gold futures contracts and 7 per cent on all silver futures contracts. READ MORE
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sectoral markets update
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's how the sectoral indices on the NSE were faring after the markets opened for trading on Thursday.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: SMIDs trade higher
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Among the broader markets, Nifty Midcap100, and Nifty Smallcap100 indices traded higher by 0.11 per cent, and 0.18 per cent, respectively.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex heatmap
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's a glance at the Sensex gainers and losers at the close after market opened on Thursday.
9:18 AM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex opens near 83,970
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The BSE Sensex started Thursday's trading session at 83,969.82, higher by 235.57 points or 0.28 per cent.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty opens at 25,873
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The NSE Nifty50 opened with a gain of 54 points or 0.21 per cent at 25,873.35.
9:10 AM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex adds 235 pts in pre-open
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The BSE Sensex added 235.57 points or 0.28 per cent to settle at 83,969.82 in pre-opening session on Thursday.
9:09 AM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty gains 54 pts in pre-open
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The NSE Nifty50 settled the pre-opening session at 25,873.35, higher by 54 points or 0.21 per cent.
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First Published: Feb 19 2026 | 8:01 AM IST