Top Nifty 50 Gainers Today

• Infosys: up 3.03%
• ITC Ltd: up 2.47%
• Adani Enterprises: up 2.23%
• Bharat Electronics (BEL): up 2.02%

Top Nifty 50 Losers Today

• Kwality Wall's: down 5.0%
• Hindalco Industries: down 2.21%
• Eternal Ltd: down 2.04%
• Tata Steel: down 1.51%

Analysis: Reasons Behind the Moves

The Indian equity markets staged a recovery on February 17, 2026, overcoming a gap-down opening triggered by negative macroeconomic data, including a widening trade deficit and a jump in WPI inflation to 1.81%.

IT Sector Rebound: Information technology stocks led the recovery after facing heavy selling pressure in previous weeks. Infosys was the standout performer, surging over 3% following the announcement of a strategic partnership with the artificial intelligence firm Anthropic. This move helped steady the broader market and sparked a 1.92% rally in the Nifty IT index.

PSU Banking Strength: The PSU Bank index rose by 2.1%, providing significant support to the benchmark indices. This sectoral strength, along with gains in heavyweights like ITC and Larsen & Toubro, helped offset early losses.

Metal Sector Weakness: The metal index was the primary laggard, slipping over 1%. Hindalco Industries and Tata Steel faced downward pressure due to unfavorable global cues and profit booking. Additionally, Kwality Wall's, which recently debuted following a demerger from HUL, saw a sharp decline of 5% as it continued to find its market valuation.

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