Stock Market LIVE: Sensex up 600 pts, Nifty atop 25,750 led by RIL, pvt banks; IDFC First tanks 10%
Sensex today | Stock Market LIVE on February 23, 2026: In the broader market, the BSE MidCap 150 index advanced 0.3 per cent, while the SmallCap 250 rose 1 per cent in Monday's trade.
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Sensex rallied over 500 points in Monday's intra-day trade after the US Supreme Court termed Trump's tariffs as illegal.
Stock Market LIVE on Monday, February 23, 2026: Indian benchmark equity indices started Monday's trading session on a positive note led by gains in index heavyweights - Reliance Industries and private banks - HDFC Bank and Axis Bank. At 9:30 AM, the Sensex rallied over 600 points to 83,408, and the NSE Nifty 50 index was up 170 points at 25,745. Among the Sensex 30 - Axis Bank advanced 1.5 per cent. HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Adani Ports and Reliance Industries were up around 1 per cent each. On the other hand, Infosys and Asian Paints were among the notable losers. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap 150 index advanced 0.3 per cent, while the SmallCap 250 rose 1 per cent in Monday's trade. Analysts fear that the US tariffs-related worries may weigh on Indian exporters across key sectors such as textiles, pharmaceuticals, gems, and machinery. READ MORE Equity markets across the globe were seen reacting to increased uncertainty around the US tariffs after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down President Donald Trump’s earlier reciprocal tariffs. Trump, however, over the weekend announced fresh global tariffs up to 15 per cent.
In the region, South Korea’s Kospi extended its rally for a third consecutive session, surging 1.7 per cent to a record high. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 edged up 0.17 per cent in early trade. Markets in China, and Japan remained closed for public holidays.
On Friday, Wall Street’s major indices ended higher, supported by gains in Alphabet Inc., Amazon, and other heavyweight stocks following the Supreme Court’s decision. The broad-based S&P 500 rose 0.69 per cent, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.90 per cent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also advanced, gaining 0.47 per cent.
FII, DII activity
In the institutional activity segment, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) net purchased shares worth ₹947.57 crore. Meanwhile, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) net bought shares worth ₹2,479.99 crore on February 20.
IPO today
The primary markets are expected to remain abuzz today, as in the mainline segment, Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions IPO and Shree Ram Twistex IPO open for public subscription today, while Gaudium IVF & Women Health IPO enters the second day of its subscription window.
The SME segment is also set to see the opening of three public offerings, including Accord Transformer & Switchgear IPO, Mobilise App Lab IPO, and Kiaasa Retail IPO.
9:24 AM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex gainers and losers
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Among the Sensex constituents, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Adani Ports, Reliance Industries, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Bajaj Finance were the top gainers. Kwality Walls, Infosys, Asian Paints, IndiGo, and HCL Tech were the top laggards.
9:22 AM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sectoral heatmap check
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Among the sectoral indices, barring Nifty IT and Chemicals, all other sectors opened in green.
9:20 AM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: A glance at broader markets
Stock Market LIVE Updates: In the broader markets, the Nifty Midcap 100 was down 0.11 per cent, while Nifty Smallcap 100 was up 0.66 per cent.
9:18 AM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex opens 300 pts higher
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The BSE Sensex rose 364.67 points, or 0.44 per cent to 83,179.38 levels.
9:16 AM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty opens above 25,600
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The NSE Nifty50 was trading opened around 25,644.05 levels, up by 77.25 points or 0.30 per cent.
9:09 AM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex, Nifty settle higher in pre-market
Stock Market LIVE Updates: In the pre-market session, the BSE Sensex rose 90.26 points or 0.11 per cent to 82,904.97 levels, while the NSE Nifty50 was at 25,678.40 levels, up by 107.15 points or 0.42 per cent.
9:07 AM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Rupee opens in green
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Indian Rupee opened at 90.76 per US Dollar against Friday's close of 90.94.
8:54 AM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Clean Max Enviro IPO opens today: Check GMP, price band, key dates, review
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The initial public offering (IPO) of Clean Max Enviro Energy, a renewable energy provider, opens for public subscription today, February 23, 2026. The mainline offering comprises a combination of fresh issue of 11.4 million shares worth up to ₹1,200 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of 18 million shares worth up to ₹1,900 crore. READ MORE
8:47 AM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Gold rises above $5k as Trump tariff defeat throws trade deals into doubt
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Gold rose as uncertainty over what would happen to trade deals negotiated with the US, after the Supreme Court restrained President Donald Trump’s tariff powers, unsettled markets. READ MORE
8:40 AM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: FIIs cut stake in IT companies amid AI anxiety; here's what data shows
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Indian IT sector has come under pressure of late and the recent data clearly shows the shift in investor sentiment. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs), who have traditionally held significant stakes in leading IT companies, have reduced their exposure over the last one year. READ MORE
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First Published: Feb 23 2026 | 7:23 AM IST