Indian Markets End Flat Amid Volatility on Sensex F&O Expiry

Synopsis:

 

Indian equity benchmarks ended February 26 on a subdued note as volatility around the Sensex F&O expiry capped gains. Mixed global cues and macroeconomic watch kept sentiment cautious, while midcaps outperformed and sectoral trends remained mixed across the market.

 

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Indian equity markets ended the February 26 trading session on a subdued note, with benchmark indices closing almost flat amid heightened volatility. The cautious tone in the market was largely in line with the monthly Sensex F&O expiry.

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Mixed Global Signals Cap Early Gains

Markets started the session with some upward movement, but the gains did not sustain through the day. Mixed global cues kept investor sentiment cautious. At the same time, participants remained watchful ahead of developments related to the ongoing US–Iran nuclear negotiations.

Investors were also focused on key macroeconomic updates, including US initial jobless claims and India’s GDP data. This combination of factors triggered profit booking at higher levels, limiting the upside.

Sensex and Nifty Close Near Flat

By the end of the session, the Sensex slipped 27.46 points, or 0.03%, to close at 82,248.61.

The Nifty, however, managed to stay slightly positive. The index added 14.05 points to finish around the 25,500 level.

Broader Markets Show Relative Strength

Compared to the benchmark indices, broader markets displayed relatively better resilience.

The Nifty Midcap index advanced 0.6% during the session, indicating continued interest in mid-sized companies. Meanwhile, the small-cap index ended the day largely unchanged, reflecting a balanced market tone.

Sectoral Performance Remains Mixed

Sectoral trends were varied during the day.

Healthcare, auto, pharma, oil & gas, PSU banks, and metals recorded gains ranging between 0.4% and 1.25%.

On the other hand, the media index underperformed and declined 0.7%. FMCG stocks also saw mild profit booking during the session.

Stock Specific Action

Among individual stocks, TMPV emerged as one of the notable gainers of the day, rising around 2.93%.

In contrast, Trent registered the biggest decline among the highlighted stocks, falling 1.56% during the session.

Closing Note

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

Published Date : 26 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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