Indian Markets End Lower as Broad Selling Drags Indices Down

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    Indian benchmark indices ended sharply lower on February 27, with broad-based selling across sectors. Sensex dropped 961 points while Nifty slipped below 25,200. Weak global cues and geopolitical tensions kept investors cautious, dragging midcap and smallcap indices down as well.


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    Indian Markets Close Lower Amid Broad-Based Selling

    Indian benchmark indices ended in the red on February 27, with the Nifty slipping below the 25,200 mark as selling pressure weighed on most sectors. IT and media stocks were the only notable exceptions.

    After a subdued opening, markets remained under pressure throughout the session. Weak global cues and rising geopolitical tensions kept investor sentiment cautious, limiting any meaningful recovery during the day.

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    Closing Bell: Key Index Performance

    By the end of the session:

    The BSE Sensex declined 961.42 points (1.17%) to close at 81,287.19.

    The Nifty 50 fell 317.90 points (1.25%), settling at 25,178.65.

    The decline reflects sustained selling pressure across heavyweights and cyclical sectors.

    Broader Markets Under Pressure

    The weakness extended beyond frontline indices:

    Nifty Midcap 100 slipped around 1%.

    Nifty Smallcap 100 also declined approximately 1%.

    The broader market trend suggests risk aversion across segments, not just large-cap stocks.

    Weekly Performance Snapshot

    On a weekly basis, both the Sensex and the Nifty recorded losses of nearly 1.5%, indicating sustained pressure amid global uncertainties and cautious investor positioning.

    Sectoral Highlights

    Most sectoral indices ended lower:

    Auto

    Banking

    FMCG

    Metal

    Realty

    These sectors declined between 1% and 2%.

    However, defensive and select pockets showed resilience:

    IT

    Media

    Consumer Durables

    These sectors managed to close in the green, offering limited support to the broader market.

    Top Movers of the Day

    Trent Limited emerged as one of the top performers, gaining around 1.35%.

    Adani Enterprises was the biggest laggard, falling 2.68%.

    Final Takeaway

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    Indian Markets End Lower as Broad Selling Drags Indices Down

    Published Date : 27 Feb 2026

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