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GoalFi - Daily Market Wrap - AI Fears Drag Markets Lower as Volatility Rises and Investor Confidence Weakens
GoalFi Pulse | 13 February 2026
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February 13, 2026
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Market Overview
Indian equities witnessed a broad-based selloff today, with benchmark indices closing firmly in the red amid weakness across banking, financials, and midcap stocks. The Nifty 50 declined over 1%, while Nifty Midcap Select underperformed with nearly a 2% fall, indicating higher pressure in broader markets.
Market Snapshot – Key Indices Performance
Index Name | LTP | Change | Change % |
Nifty 50 | 25,471.10 | -336.1 | -1.30% |
Nifty 500 | 23,313.15 | -338.4 | -1.40% |
Nifty Bank | 60,186.65 | -553.1 | -0.90% |
Nifty Financial Services | 28,126.35 | -258.85 | -0.90% |
Nifty Midcap Select | 13,628.35 | -265.15 | -1.90% |
Market Insight:
All major indices closed in the red, with Midcap Select witnessing the sharpest percentage decline.
Top Gainers – Nifty 50
Stock | LTP | Change | Change % |
Bajaj Finance Ltd. | 1,024.75 | 25.65 | 2.60% |
Eicher Motors Ltd. | 8,065.00 | 122 | 1.50% |
SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd. | 2,034.20 | 12.1 | 0.60% |
State Bank of India | 1,198.60 | 6.2 | 0.50% |
Cipla Ltd. | 1,331.50 | 1.5 | 0.10% |
Summary: Select financials and auto stocks provided support, led by Bajaj Finance and Eicher Motors.
Top Losers – Nifty 50
Stock | LTP | Change | Change % |
Hindalco Industries Ltd. | 909 | -55.4 | -5.70% |
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. | 2,305.20 | -104.5 | -4.30% |
Eternal Ltd. | 285.2 | -12.8 | -4.30% |
Adani Enterprises Ltd. | 2,136.60 | -75.2 | -3.40% |
Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. | 267.4 | -8.95 | -3.20% |
Summary:
Metals and consumption stocks faced selling pressure, with Hindalco leading the declines.
Top Gainers - N500
Stock | LTP | Change | Change % |
Engineers India Ltd. | 201.67 | 20.77 | 11.50% |
Linde India Ltd. | 6,900.00 | 459.5 | 7.10% |
Signatureglobal (India) Ltd. | 1,040.55 | 57.65 | 5.90% |
Vardhman Textiles Ltd. | 510.55 | 26.8 | 5.50% |
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. | 73.8 | 3.76 | 5.40% |
Summary:
Strong stock-specific momentum was visible in industrial gases, infrastructure, and real estate counters.
Top Losers - N500
Stock | LTP | Change | Change % |
Muthoot Finance Ltd. | 3,586.10 | -480.8 | -11.80% |
Cohance Lifesciences Ltd. | 315.6 | -35.15 | -10.00% |
Blue Jet Healthcare Ltd. | 397.3 | -44.1 | -10.00% |
Birlasoft Ltd. | 398.95 | -34.9 | -8.00% |
Alkem Laboratories Ltd. | 5,402.50 | -468 | -8.00% |
Summary:
Sharp corrections were observed in NBFC, pharma, and IT stocks, with Muthoot Finance witnessing the steepest fall.
Market Outlook
The market experienced broad-based weakness across indices, with selective high-beta stocks showing sharp volatility on both sides. While frontline indices corrected moderately, stock-specific action remained intense in mid and small-cap counters.
We continue to advise investors to stay disciplined, focus on fundamentally strong businesses, and avoid reactionary decisions during short-term market fluctuations.
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