Indian benchmark indices ended notably lower breaking their two session gaining streak

Synopsis:

 

Indian benchmark indices closed lower on February 24 during the Nifty F&O expiry session. Heavy selling in IT stocks weighed on markets. Sensex and Nifty declined, broader markets slipped, while select sectors such as metals and PSU banks showed resilience.


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Indian equity markets ended the session on a weaker note on February 24, coinciding with the monthly Nifty F&O expiry. Selling pressure, particularly in IT stocks, weighed on sentiment and led benchmark indices to close in the red after a 2 session rally.

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Market Overview

The trading day began on a weak footing. The Nifty opened below 25,650 and continued to face selling pressure through the session. During the day, the index slipped below 25,350.

By the closing bell, both benchmark indices had recorded notable declines.

The Sensex fell by 1,068.74 points, or 1.28 percent, to settle at 82,225.92. The Nifty declined by 288.35 points, or 1.12 percent, closing at 25,424.65.

Broader Market Performance

The weakness was also visible in the broader markets.

The Nifty Midcap index eased by 0.3 percent. The Small-cap index dropped by 0.55 percent, indicating broader selling pressure across segments of the market.

Sectoral Performance

Sector wise, IT stocks were the biggest drag on the market, declining more than 4 percent during the session. Realty stocks also witnessed pressure and fell over 2 percent.

However, some sectors managed to show resilience. Metals, pharma, PSU banks, oil & gas, and energy stocks posted gains in the range of 0.3 percent to 1 percent.

Key Stock Movers

Among individual stocks, NTPC emerged as one of the top performers of the day, gaining around 2.41 percent.

On the other hand, Tech Mahindra recorded the sharpest decline in the market, falling about 6.17 percent during the session.

Conclusion

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Indian benchmark indices ended notably lower, breaking their two session gaining streak.

Published Date : 24 Feb 2026

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