Sensex closes at 83,294 points, Nifty settles above 25,700 mark
Indian stock markets had a strong Monday, 23 February 2026, with the Sensex settled at 83,294.66, up 479.95 points and the Nifty finishing above 25,700.
The rally followed upbeat global signals after a key US Supreme Court decision on tariffs.
Domestic investors have bought big
If you're tracking investments or just curious about market vibes, here's the scoop:
Domestic investors kept things steady by buying big—even as foreign investors sold off.
In February alone, DIIs have pumped over ₹14,000 crore into stocks.
Financials and infrastructure lead gains; IT stocks lag
Financial and infrastructure stocks led the gains—think major banks like HDFC Bank and SBI rising up to 1.5%, while Adani Ports jumped nearly 3%.
Auto stocks also did well. But IT stocks like Infosys slipped nearly 2%, while TCS lagged amid worries around artificial intelligence disruption.