Stock Market Today: Sensex And Nifty Set Cautious Tone
Dalal Street is showing signs of a cautious recovery, but volatility persists. Indian benchmark indices began the pre-opening session on a weak note, as Thursday’s IT-sector sell-off dampened investor confidence. Early trade is being influenced by global cues, artificial intelligence-related concerns in technology stocks, and mixed sectoral trends. The market reflects a divided mood, with select stocks witnessing earnings-driven movement while traders remain cautious as the Sensex and Nifty attempt to find stability.
Stock Market Today : Market Snapshot (13 February, 2026)
Pre-Opening Market
- Sensex: 83,024.50 −650.42 points (0.78%)
- Nifty 50: 25,461.50 −345.70 points (1.34%)
Indian benchmark indices traded weak in the pre-opening session, indicating a negative start. Broad-based selling pressure weighed on sentiment as investors reacted cautiously to global cues and sectoral weakness.
Stock Market Opening Bell
- Sensex: 82,931.27 −743.65 points (0.89%)
- Nifty 50: 25,580.30 −226.90 points (0.88%)
Indian markets witnessed sharp selling pressure, with Sensex and Nifty slipping nearly 1 percent each. Broad-based weakness across sectors signaled cautious sentiment as investors reacted to global cues and IT-led declines.
Stocks To Watch Today
- Infosys – Expanded collaboration with ExxonMobil on immersion fluids. ADR down 9.8%.
- Hindustan Construction Company – Returned to profit in Q3.
- GAIL India – Deepak Gupta appointed CMD.
- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) – Q3 profit up 22.6%; interim dividend ₹6.25 per share.
Stock Market On Thursday
AI Jitters Sink IT Stocks, Snap Nifty’s Four-Day Winning Streak
IT stocks performed poorly on Thursday, failing to deliver positive results that could have supported overall market performance. Markets declined as investors sold positions in major technology companies following fresh concerns related to artificial intelligence. The Sensex tumbled 559 points to close at 83,674.92, while the Nifty slipped to 25,807. Broader markets mirrored the benchmark trend, with both midcap and small-cap indices falling 0.5 % each. The financial sector offered some support, but a sharp 5 % drop in the IT index weighed heavily on sentiment. Dalal Street ended firmly in the red, with only the Consumer Durables sector managing to close higher.