Top Nifty 50 Gainers Today

• Bajaj Finance: up 2.02%
• Eicher Motors: up 1.49%
• Apollo Hospitals: up 0.46%
• Tech Mahindra: up 0.46%

Top Nifty 50 Losers Today

• Hindalco Industries: down 5.17%
• Hindustan Unilever (HUL): down 3.57%
• Eternal: down 3.04%
• Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC): down 2.62%

Analysis: Reasons Behind the Moves

The Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp correction on Friday, February 13, 2026, with the Nifty 50 slipping below the 25,500 level. The primary driver for the "bloodbath" on Dalal Street was a persistent global tech rout. Investor sentiment was rattled by mounting fears of artificial intelligence-led disruption, particularly following the release of new AI models that raised concerns about the long-term viability of traditional IT outsourcing business models.

The sell-off was further fueled by weak global cues, as major US indices like the Nasdaq and S&P 500 saw sharp declines of over 1.5% in the previous session. This risk-off sentiment spread across Asian markets, leading to a surge in market volatility, with the India VIX jumping more than 15%.

Sectorally, the Nifty Metal index was the worst performer, led by a steep 5.17% drop in Hindalco. Heavyweight IT stocks also bore the brunt of the selling pressure for a second consecutive session. On the positive side, Bajaj Finance and Eicher Motors emerged as rare gainers, supported by specific sectoral interest and defensive buying amidst the broader market turmoil.

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