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Stock Market Live Updates | Gift Nifty signals flat start; Nifty range-bound at 22,700-23,100

Synopsis:

Today’s share market’s key developments include: Mahindra Lifespaces joins LivingstoneInfra for ₹1,650 cr Mahalaxmi project. US FDA flags issues at Aurobindo Pharma and Piramal Pharma. IREDA unit gets finance registration. RVNL wins ₹554.47 cr Bengaluru contract. FIIs & DIIs net buy equities.


 03:40 PM IST

Closing Bell | Sensex closed marginally lower | Nifty slipped below 22,950

Sensex closed slightly lower, with Nifty slipping below 22,950. Ola Electric is renegotiating contracts with vehicle registration agencies, temporarily impacting VAHAN portal registrations but not affecting sales. The CCPA has sought further details on over 10,000 consumer complaints. Nazara Technologies acquired Datawrkz Business Solutions. Bikaji Foods surged 19%, marking its biggest single-day jump in eight months. BSE 500 market cap declined by Rs 34 lakh crore in 2025 so far, with LIC and Trent among the worst-hit stocks.


 01:40 PM IST

 Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex remained volatile | Nifty fell below 22,950

Sensex fluctuated between gains and losses in a volatile trading session, with Nifty slipping below 22,950. IT stocks faced losses, with LTIMindtree down 3.43%, TCS falling 2.64%, and Infosys dropping 1.97%. L&T Technology Services and HCL Technologies also declined. Meanwhile, Nifty Realty surged nearly 2%, leading as the top-performing sector. Brigade Enterprises soared 5.34%, Raymond gained 3.27%, and Godrej Properties rose 3.23%. DLF and Prestige Estates also recorded gains, contributing to the sector’s strong performance.


 11:40 AM IST

Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex rebounds 100 points | Nifty above 22,950

The Sensex recovered from the day's low, rising 100 points, while the Nifty traded above 22,950. RVNL shares surged 6% after securing a ₹554 crore contract for the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project. Vedanta gained nearly 2% after securing 83% creditor approval for its demerger. Piramal Pharma dropped 5% following six US FDA observations for its Mumbai facility. Mahindra Lifespace Developers climbed nearly 3% after partnering with Livingstone Infra for a ₹1,650 crore project.


 10:10 AM IST

 Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex recovers, gains 100 points | Nifty trades above 22,950

Sensex recovered from its intraday low, rising 100 points, while Nifty traded above 22,950. CLSA upgraded Tata Motors to a high conviction outperform, while Macquarie retained TVS Motors as its top pick. Multiple global brokerage firms released fresh stock recommendations for the next 12 months. PS Raj Steels and Maxvolt Energy Industries shares debuted on the NSE SME platform. PS Raj Steels had no Grey Market Premium (GMP), while Maxvolt Energy IPO, oversubscribed 3.23 times, commenced trading after closing on February 14.


 9:30 AM IST

Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex declines over 150 pts | Nifty below 22,900

The Sensex dropped over 150 points, while the Nifty slipped below 22,900. Voler Car shares debut on the NSE SME platform today, February 19, while Hexaware Technologies lists on the NSE and BSE. However, the grey market premium (GMP) for Voler Car has fallen to zero. Punjab National Bank (PNB) remains in focus after reporting a ₹270.57 crore borrowal fraud to the RBI. Vedanta shares gain attention after securing 83% creditor approval for its demerger plan, marking a significant restructuring milestone.

GIFT NIFTY: Gift Nifty suggests a flat opening for the Indian markets. Nifty spot in todays session is likely to extend the last two sessions' consolidation in the broad range of 22,700-23,100.

INDIA VIX: 15.66 | +0.057 (0.37%) ↓ today

Latest Market News

1. Mahindra Life Spaces partners with LivingstoneInfra for ₹1,650 cr Mahalaxmi Redevelopment Project.

2. ⁠US FDA ends pre-approval inspection of Aurobindo Pharma's Eugia Steriles with 5 observations.

3. ⁠IREDA subsidiary secures provisional registration as a finance company in GIFT City.

4. ⁠RVNL wins ₹554.47-crore contract for Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project.

5. ⁠Piramal Pharma: US FDA issues form 483 with 6 observations for co’s Turbhe Facility.

6. ⁠FIIs net buy ₹4,786.56 cr & DIIs net buy ₹3,072.19 cr in equities yesterday (provisional).

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Other Asset Classes

  1. Treasury Yields:

    • U.S. Treasury yields were higher on Tuesday. The 10-year Treasury yield gained 8 basis points at 4.556%.

  2. Currency:

    • The U.S. dollar advanced against major currencies on Tuesday. It was 0.5% higher at 107.1.

  3. Commodities:

    • Gold prices rose on Tuesday as concerns over economic growth due to uncertainty surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff plans prompted safe-haven flows into bullion. Spot gold gained 1.2% to $2,931.10 an ounce.

    • Oil extended gains on Tuesday. Brent crude futures gained 0.82%, to close at $75.84 per barrel.


Asian Markets

  1. General Trends:

    • Asia-Pacific stocks were mixed in Wednesday morning trade. Business sentiment for Japanese manufacturers rose for the second month in February.

  2. Specific Index Performance:

    • Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 started the day 0.13% lower, while the broader Topix index traded flat. Over in South Korea, the Kospi began the day 0.71% higher, while the small-cap Kosdaq advanced 0.31%.


India Market Outlook

  1. Market in Previous Session:

    • Indian equities opened on a subdued note, tracking mixed cues from Asian markets, and traded within a narrow range as investors exercised caution ahead of the FOMC meeting minutes scheduled for release tomorrow. 

    • Benchmark indices closed slightly lower after another volatile session on February 18, with the Sensex slipping 29 points or 0.04% to 75,967.39 and the Nifty 50 declining 14 points or 0.06% to 22,945.30.

    • Despite early weakness, frontline indices staged a recovery, with the Nifty holding above its January low.

    • The BSE Midcap index closed 0.2% lower, rebounding sharply from its intraday lows, while the Small-cap index saw a steeper decline of 1.7%.

    • Among sectors, Pharma, FMCG, Media, PSU Bank, and Consumer Durables indices declined between 0.5% and 1%, while IT, Power, and Oil & Gas indices gained 0.5% to 1% each.


TRADE SETUP FOR FEB 19

  1. Nifty Short-Term Outlook:

    • The index has formed a high wave candle with a long lower shadow, indicating buying interest around the January lows.

    • Over the last two sessions, it has been consolidating within a broad range of 22,700–23,000. Index breaking above 23,000 could lead to a pullback towards the 20-day EMA, which is around 23,230. However, if it falls below 22,700, it would suggest further downside towards the 22,500.

    • Volatility to remain at an elevated levels due to concerns surrounding US tariff-related developments. Key resistance on higher side is placed at 23,200-23,250 levels sustaining below the same will keep the short-term bias down being the confluence of the 20 days EMA and 50% retracement of the current decline (23807-22725).

  2. Intraday Levels:

    • Nifty: Intraday resistance is at 23,010 followed by 23,100 levels. Conversely, downside support is located at 22,800, followed by 22,720.

    • Bank Nifty: Intraday resistance is positioned at 49,330, followed by 49,600, while downside support is found at 48,810, followed by 48,520.


Derivative Market Analysis

  1. Nifty:

    • Highest call OI is positioned at 23500 followed by 23800 level, whereas the highest put OI is positioned at the 22000 level followed by 22500 level. 

    • In yesterday's session, straddle formation was seen at 22900 strike making it a crucial level to watch for. A close below 22900 can take the index towards 22700 levels whereas if it manages to stay above 22900, it can march towards 23200. 

    • According to option chain analysis, broader range for Nifty is 22500 and 23200. 

    • The Nifty put-call ratio is now positioned at 0.84.

  2. Bank Nifty:

    • Highest call OI is positioned at 52000 followed by 51000 level, whereas the highest put OI is positioned at the 45000 followed by 47000 level. Straddle formation was seen at 49000 indicating a trend deciding level for the index.

    • In yesterday's session, heavy call writing was seen above 49000 making it a crucial resistance. A move above 49000 can take the index towards 50000 levels. 

    • According to option chain analysis, an immediate range for Bank Nifty is 48000 and 50000. 

    • The Bank Nifty put-call ratio is now positioned at 0.70.


US Share Market News

  1. Performance Overview:

    • The S&P 500 rose 0.3% to a record closing high of 6,129.62 on Tuesday, even as investors remained mostly non-commital ahead of more economic cues this week.

  2. Sector-Specific Movements:

    • Other Wall Street indexes remained flat, with the NASDAQ Composite rising 0.1% to 20,041.26 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average steadied at 44,556.16. 

    • The Fed is set to release the minutes of its late-January meeting on Wednesday, offering more insight into the central bank’s plans for interest rates after it signaled an extended pause in its rate cut plans.

  3. Economic Indicators:

  • Beyond Fed cues, focus this week is also on preliminary PMI readings for February, due on Friday. The prints are expected to show that U.S. business activity carried over momentum from January. 

  • Focus was also on negotiations between the U.S. and Russia over a potential peace deal for Ukraine.

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