Markets End Positive as Stock-Specific Volatility Dominates Trade

GoalFi Pulse | 23 February 2026

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February 23, 2026

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Market Overview

Indian equity markets closed firmly in the green, supported by strength in financials and selective heavyweight stocks.

Market Snapshot – Key Indices Performance

Index Name

LTP

Change

Change (%)

Nifty 50

25,713.00

141.75

0.60%

Nifty 500

23,484.95

89.95

0.40%

Nifty Bank

61,264.25

92.25

0.20%

Nifty Financial Services

28,455.00

244.4

0.90%

Nifty Midcap Select

13,477.75

1.75

0.00%

Market Insight:
Broader markets closed in positive territory, led by Financial Services, while Midcap Select remained largely flat.

Top Gainers – Nifty 50

Company

LTP

Change

Change (%)

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd.

1,555.80

44.3

2.90%

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.

430.7

9.35

2.20%

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.

1,307.40

27

2.10%

HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd.

742.45

13.8

1.90%

Nestle India Ltd.

1,315.10

21.3

1.70%

Summary: Gains were broad-based across ports, banking, pharma, insurance, and FMCG sectors.

Top Losers – Nifty 50

Company

LTP

Change

Change (%)

Hindalco Industries Ltd.

916.2

-19.5

-2.10%

Infosys Ltd.

1,327.50

-25.7

-1.90%

Wipro Ltd.

205.89

-3.97

-1.90%

Tech Mahindra Ltd.

1,440.90

-16

-1.10%

Cipla Ltd.

1,326.50

-14.6

-1.10%

Summary:
IT and metals stocks led the decline, with selective weakness in pharma.

Top Gainers - N500

Company

LTP

Change

Change (%)

Blue Jet Healthcare Ltd.

391.4

35.55

10.00%

Aegis Vopak Terminals Ltd.

229.03

18.25

8.70%

Neuland Laboratories Ltd.

13,651.00

1,013.00

8.00%

BLS International Services Ltd.

281.75

13.35

5.00%

Kalpataru Projects International Ltd.

1,187.00

51.4

4.50%

Summary:
Strong momentum was visible in healthcare, logistics infrastructure, and project execution companies.

Top Losers - N500

Company

LTP

Change

Change (%)

IDFC First Bank Ltd.

70.04

-13.47

-16.10%

UPL Ltd.

644.8

-107.55

-14.30%

Godfrey Phillips India Ltd.

2,213.10

-274.7

-11.00%

Swan Corp Ltd.

379

-26.75

-6.60%

AU Small Finance Bank Ltd.

974.1

-55.55

-5.40%

Summary:
Financials and select midcaps witnessed sharp profit-booking, with double-digit declines in key counters.

Market Outlook

The market structure remains constructive, with benchmark indices holding above key support levels. Continued strength in financials and large-cap stocks is providing stability to the broader market.

Conclusion

Today’s session reinforced a mildly bullish trend, led by financials and selective heavyweights. While headline indices remain strong, the broader market reflects divergent performance, highlighting the importance of stock selection. Investors should continue focusing on fundamentally strong names and avoid chasing extended moves, keeping risk management a priority in the current environment.

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