Closing Bell Update: Nifty Fell Over 1%, Sensex Lost Over 1000 Points; Nifty Metal Slumps Over 3%, India VIX Jumped 13%


By Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)

Summary:


On Friday, the Nifty extended its decline for a second straight session amid a broad based sell off. It slipped below its 50 DEMA. For the week, the Nifty ended 0.87% lower. Among sectoral indices, Nifty IT was the top loser for the week, down more than 8%, erasing nearly ₹3 lakh crore in market capitalisation over the five trading sessions.

Nifty Fell Over 1%, Sensex Lost Over 1000 Points; Nifty Metal Slumps Over 3%

Source: NSE, Dalal Street Investment Journal 

On Friday, February 13, India’s key equity benchmarks closed in negative territory. Following weak global cues and an overnight sell-off in US technology stocks on Wall Street, Indian markets opened lower. After the weak open, the Nifty 50 slipped below its 50 DEMA and fell to an intraday low of 25,444.30. Volatility spiked, with the India VIX rising more than 13% in a single session.

At the closing bell, the Nifty 50 closed lower by 336.10 points, or 1.30%, to 25,471.10. The Sensex slipped by 1,048.16 points, or 1.25%, to 82,626.76. The benchmark index Nifty 50 extended its previous losses while Sensex continued the fall for the 3rd session. The Nifty Bank also followed suit, by ending the session in the red with a loss of 0.91%. 

On a weekly basis, the Nifty 50 ended 0.87% lower, as selling pressure in the last couple of trading sessions trimmed the gains built by bulls earlier in the week.

IT Sector Slides on AI Fears

On the sectoral front, all 11 key sectoral indices ended in negative territory. Meanwhile, broader indices such as the Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap 100 index recorded losses of 1.71% and 1.79%, respectively. On Friday, the Nifty Metal index emerged as the top loser among the sectoral indices, ending 3.31% lower. However, for the week, Nifty IT emerged as the top loser. 

The Nifty IT index tumbled over 8% this week, its worst weekly fall since April last year. The carnage in the IT stocks erased nearly ₹3 lakh crore in market capitalisation from the index. The decline in the Nifty IT index was driven by concerns over AI initiatives from Anthropic. 

Why Did Metal Stocks Lose Over 3% on Friday?

Metal stocks saw a sell-off on February 13, led by Hindalco Industries, as the Nifty Metal index fell 3.31%, ending a five-day rally. Pressure came from potential US tariff changes affecting Hindalco’s subsidiary Novelis, which could lower US aluminum premiums.

Stock-Specific Highlights

Among individual stocks,

  • Coforge share price dropped 4.2%, amid a sell-off in the IT stocks. 

  • Hindalco Industries share price declined nearly 6%, pressured by weak metal prices and profit booking.

  • Eternal share price slipped over 4%. 

  • IEX share price fell 1.56% as APTEL dismisses firm's plea in market coupling case.

Nifty 50: Top Pullers and Draggers of the Day

The key drivers of the index gains were:

  • Bajaj Finance: +14.86 points

  • State Bank of India: +5.64 points

  • Eicher Motors: +3.70 points

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

  • HDFC Bank: -56.09 points

  • Reliance Industries: -43.37 points

  • ICICI Bank: -24.12 points

Market Breadth

As of February 13, 2026, the market breadth was in favour of declining stocks. Out of 3,249 stocks traded on the NSE, 766 advanced, 2,388 declined, and 95 remained unchanged. 

A total of 44 stocks touched their 52-week highs, while 131 hit their 52-week lows. Additionally, 66 stocks were locked in their upper circuits, whereas 67 stocks were locked in lower circuits. 

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

Published Date : 13 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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