Indian Markets End Flat After Volatile Session; Nifty Holds Below 25,500

Synopsis:

 

Indian benchmark indices ended nearly flat in a volatile session marking the start of the March series. Sectoral gains in auto, IT and metals supported markets, while FMCG and PSU banks saw profit booking. Broader markets outperformed benchmark indices.


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Indian equity markets closed on a largely flat note on February 25 after a volatile trading session that also marked the beginning of the March derivatives series. While the market started strong, selling pressure at higher levels limited the upside and kept indices near the day’s opening levels.

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Market Overview

The Nifty opened with a gap up and continued its early momentum during the session. The index touched an intraday high of 25,653 before witnessing selling at higher levels. This pressure eventually erased most of the gains and led to a complete fill of the opening gap, with the index ending below the 25,500 mark.

Looking ahead, market sentiment may remain sensitive to global developments. Geopolitical tensions involving the United States and Iran, along with news related to artificial intelligence and tariffs, are expected to influence the near-term direction of the market.

Key Index Performance

By the end of the session, benchmark indices managed to close slightly higher.

The Sensex rose 50.15 points, or 0.06%, to close at 82,276.07.

The Nifty gained 57.85 points, or 0.23%, settling at 25,482.50.

Sector Performance

Sectoral performance remained mixed through the day.

Auto, healthcare, information technology, metal, and pharma stocks emerged as key gainers, each advancing in the range of 1–2%.

Meanwhile, FMCG, PSU banks, realty, and infrastructure stocks saw mild profit booking, declining between 0.19% and 0.40%.

Broader Market Trend

The broader market continued to show relative strength compared to benchmark indices.

The Nifty Midcap index rose 0.58%.

The Small Cap index advanced about 1%.

Top Movers

Among individual stocks, HCLTech was one of the top gainers, rising around 2.74% during the session.

On the other hand, Reliance was among the biggest laggards of the day, declining by about 1.96%.

Conclusion

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

Published Date : 25 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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