Sensex and Nifty End Marginally Higher After Volatile Trading Led by IT and Metal Stocks

Indian stock markets rebounded on February 25, 2026, with the Sensex rising about 50 points to close near 82,276 and the Nifty gaining around 58 points to settle above 25,480. Early strong gains led by IT and metal stocks, including HCL Tech, Tata Steel, and Tata Consultancy Services, were trimmed by profit-taking and declines in heavyweights like Reliance Industries and State Bank of India. Broader markets and mid- and small-cap indices outperformed, supported by positive global cues and easing AI-related concerns. Foreign institutional investors sold shares, while domestic investors remained net buyers amid ongoing geopolitical and tariff uncertainties. Market analysts advised caution amid volatility and resistance near key technical levels, with expectations of a cautious trading range in the near term.