Closing Bell Update: Nifty Snaps 4-Day Rally as AI Fears Deepen IT Sell-off; Nifty IT Closes at 9-Month Low

Summary:


Indian markets closed lower on February 12, with Nifty down 0.57% and Sensex falling 0.66%. IT stocks declined over 5%, pushing Nifty IT to a 9-month low. January retail inflation was reported at 2.75% under the revised CPI base year of 2024.

Closing Bell Update: Nifty Snaps 4-Day Rally as AI Fears Deepen IT Sell-off; Nifty IT Closes at 9-Month Low

On Thursday, February 12, India's key equity benchmarks closed in negative territory, dragged down by IT stocks on fading hopes of near-term US rate cuts and fears over AI-led disruption.

After opening lower, the Nifty 50 slipped to the day’s low of 25,752 during the trade. The index traded in a 154.30-point range for the day. Volatility remained stable, with India VIX rising 1.45%.

At the closing bell, the Nifty 50 closed lower by 146.65 points, or 0.57%, to 25,807.20. The Sensex slipped by 558.72 points, or 0.66%, to 83,674.92. The benchmark index Nifty 50 snapped a 4-day winning streak while Sensex extended its previous losses. However, the Nifty Bank ended the session mostly flat with a marginal loss of 0.01%.

Nifty IT Slides on AI Fears: TCS Market Cap Falls Below ₹10 Lakh Crore

The Nifty IT index fell over 5.5%, extending its recent decline, following stronger-than-expected US jobs data in January that dented near-term rate cut expectations from the US Fed. After losing 12.6% in 2025, the index has declined about 12% so far in 2026, due to intensifying fears about artificial intelligence-driven disruption that could drag the earnings of software services companies.

On the sectoral front, 9 out of 11 key sectoral indices ended in negative territory. Meanwhile, broader indices like Midcaps and Smallcaps recorded losses of 0.47% and 0.64%, respectively. 

Retail Inflation at 2.75% in January 2026

For the first time under the revamped CPI series, India’s retail inflation came in at 2.75% in January. The CPI base year has been reset to 2024, replacing the earlier 2012 base.

Stock-Specific Highlights

Among individual stocks,

  • Hindustan Unilever's share price dropped by 2.16% after announcements of quarterly earnings for Q3FY26.

  • LG Electronics India's share price slid 3.28% on an earnings slump.

  • Coforge, Oracle Financial Services Software, TCS, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, and LTI Mindtree fell over 5% due to AI fears and stronger-than-expected US jobs data.

Why Did IT Stocks Lose Over 5% on Thursday?

The Nifty IT index slipped 5.51% on Thursday, dragged by all IT constituents. Coforge, Oracle Financial Services Software, TCS, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, and LTI Mindtree fell over 5% due to AI fears and stronger-than-expected US jobs data. 

On the flip side, the Nifty Financial Services index extended its rally for a fifth straight session on Thursday. The index was lifted by shares of Muthoot Finance and Bajaj Finance.

Nifty 50: Top Pullers and Draggers of the Day

The key drivers of the index gains were:

  • ICICI Bank: +37.44 points

  • Bajaj Finance: +17.44 points

  • State Bank of India: +8.64 points

On the other hand, these stocks weighed on the index:

  • Infosys: -66.22 points

  • Tata Consultancy Services: -35.82 points

  • Reliance Industries: -29.31 points

Market Breadth

As of February 12, 2026, the market breadth was in favour of declining stocks. Out of 3,257 stocks traded on the NSE, 1,151 advanced, 2,008 declined, and 98 remained unchanged. 

A total of 77 stocks touched their 52-week highs, while 77 hit their 52-week lows. Additionally, 70 stocks were locked in their upper circuits, whereas 48 stocks were locked in lower circuits. 

Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.

Source: Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)

Published Date : 12 Feb 2026

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This article is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market investments are subject to risks. DSIJ Wealth Advisory Private Limited is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst (Reg. No: INH000006396) and Investment Adviser (Reg. No: INA000001142). Please consult your financial adviser before investing. 

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