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Markets Stabilize With Improved Participation as Profit Booking Continues in High-Momentum Segments
GoalFi Pulse | 25 February 2026
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February 25, 2026
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Market Overview
Indian equity markets closed on a mildly positive note, supported by broader market strength even as frontline indices showed limited movement. Nifty 50 ended higher by 0.2%, while Nifty 500 gained 0.4%, reflecting healthier participation beyond large caps. Nifty Midcap Select outperformed with a strong 0.8% rise, indicating continued investor interest in mid-sized stocks.
Market Snapshot – Key Indices Performance
Index Name | LTP | Change | Change % |
Nifty 50 | 25,482.50 | 57.85 | 0.20% |
Nifty 500 | 23,403.80 | 99.2 | 0.40% |
Nifty Bank | 61,043.35 | -3.95 | 0.00% |
Nifty Financial Services | 28,339.65 | 44.55 | 0.20% |
Nifty Midcap Select | 13,558.55 | 109.9 | 0.80% |
Market Insight:
Broader markets outperformed as Midcaps led gains, while Bank Nifty remained flat.
Top Gainers – Nifty 50
Stock | LTP | Change | Change % |
HCL Technologies Ltd. | 1,378.20 | 39 | 2.90% |
Bajaj Auto Ltd. | 10,097.00 | 268 | 2.70% |
Tata Steel Ltd. | 214.64 | 5.51 | 2.60% |
Shriram Finance Ltd. | 1,085.90 | 24.2 | 2.30% |
Adani Enterprises Ltd. | 2,231.70 | 48.7 | 2.20% |
Summary: IT, Auto, and Metals supported headline indices with steady large-cap buying.
Top Losers – Nifty 50
Stock | LTP | Change | Change % |
Reliance Industries Ltd. | 1,398.50 | -30.3 | -2.10% |
State Bank of India | 1,200.10 | -23.2 | -1.90% |
Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd. | 1,528.70 | -26.7 | -1.70% |
Eternal Ltd. | 250.2 | -3.8 | -1.50% |
Bharti Airtel Ltd. | 1,913.40 | -27.6 | -1.40% |
Summary:
Profit booking in heavyweights like Reliance and SBI capped upside in frontline indices.
Top Gainers - N500
Stock | LTP | Change | Change % |
Concord Biotech Ltd. | 1,230.90 | 154.8 | 14.40% |
Lloyds Metals & Energy Ltd. | 1,251.80 | 87.7 | 7.50% |
Jindal Saw Ltd. | 188.21 | 12.52 | 7.10% |
Graphite India Ltd. | 719.3 | 35.65 | 5.20% |
Mankind Pharma Ltd. | 2,155.70 | 101 | 4.90% |
Summary:
Strong momentum in pharma and metal stocks lifted the broader market sentiment.
Top Losers - N500
Stock | LTP | Change | Change % |
Waaree Energies Ltd. | 2,708.50 | -315 | -10.40% |
Premier Energies Ltd. | 729.4 | -47.65 | -6.10% |
Welspun Living Ltd. | 127.09 | -7.12 | -5.30% |
Indian Railway Finance Corp Ltd. | 104.56 | -4.88 | -4.50% |
Firstsource Solutions Ltd. | 218.65 | -9.25 | -4.10% |
Summary:
Renewable energy names witnessed sharp corrections, weighing on select small-cap counters.
Market Outlook
Markets closed mildly positive with broader indices outperforming, supported by selective buying in midcaps, pharma, and metals, while banking and energy stocks saw profit-taking. Investors are advised to remain selective and focus on fundamentally strong names amid ongoing volatility.
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