Overview

• Sensex jumped 497 points to 82,723 while Nifty gained 185 points in stock market today, showing signs of recovery.

• Nifty IT surged 2.47%. Infosys, HCL Tech, and TCS rallied between 2% and 3% on US technology stocks gains.

• Solar stocks such as Waaree Energies and Premier Energies fell up to 15% on US tariffs of 126% on Indian solar panel imports.

The Indian stock market today showed recovery. Sensex was up 497.16 points or 0.60% to 82,723.08 at press time. Nifty 50 gained 185.45 points or 0.73% to 25,610.10. The recovery comes after a steep sell-off on February 24.

IT and metal stock gains were behind the rally. Analysts at Geojit Investments noted that Indian IT stocks have fallen between 18% and 26% in the past month. However, news of Anthropic's partnerships with Indian IT firms points at long-term growth.

Here’s everything you need to know about the stock market today based on Moneycontrol data.

Share Market News: Sectoral Performance

Nifty IT index was the biggest gainer today sector on NSE. It was up 2.47% or 741.80 points to 30,795.30. This surge followed a strong close in US technology stocks overnight. Infosys share price led IT sector gains, up by 2.48% to Rs. 1,307.10. HCL Technologies rose 3.29% to Rs. 1,383.30, while TCS gained 2.64% to Rs. 2,641.60. LTIMindtree and Mphasis also surged in the 2-4% range.

Nifty Auto was up 2.08% or 580.85 points to 28,530.85. Bajaj Auto was among the top Nifty 50 gainers. The stock soared 3.04% to Rs. 10,127.50. At the same time, Shriram Finance gained 2.74% to Rs. 1,090.80.

Not all the stock market news  today was positive. Shares of Waaree Energies, Premier Energies, and Vikram Solar dropped as much as 15% after the Trump administration announced preliminary tariffs of 126% on solar panel imports from India. The US Commerce Department said these rates reflect foreign subsidies that allow exporters to undercut domestic US solar manufacturers.

Nifty Bank was up a modest 0.14%, or 87.45 points, to 61,134.75. ICICI Bank sgained 1.29% to Rs. 1,402.70, while HDFC Bank stock dipped slightly by 0.13% to Rs. 909.35. Kotak Mahindra Bank was among the top Nifty 50 losers, falling 0.99% to Rs. 423.45. State Bank of India also slipped 0.85% to Rs. 1,212.90.

Here is a glance at the stocks in focus on Nifty 50 today. 

Rupee and Commodities Market

Gold prices held steady in the stock market today. Spot gold traded at $5,146.18 per ounce. US gold futures for April delivery fell 0.2% to $5,165.10. Spot silver edged down 0.2% to $87.13 per ounce.

Crude oil prices rose slightly amid upcoming US-Iran nuclear talks and the large US military build-up in the Middle East. Brent crude rose 0.83% to $71.36 a barrel. Meanwhile WTI crude gained 0.84% to $66.19. The dollar index was steady, up 0.02%, with euro at $1.1776 and pound at $1.35. The yen weakened to 155.88 against the dollar.

Other Key Corporate Updates

Angel One shares saw sharp swings ahead of its 1:10 stock split record date on February 26. Each Rs. 10 share will split into 10 shares of Re. 1 each. IRFC shares fell over 4% to Rs. 105.29 as the government announced a 4% stake sale via an offer for sale at a floor price of Rs. 104 per share. Canara Bank plans to raise up to Rs. 5,000 crore through Tier 2 bonds.

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Market Outlook

The stock market today saw extreme volatility as every bounce was tested by shifting macro headlines. Nifty is up from the 25,300 support level. However, the real test lies in whether it can clear the 25,850-26,000 resistance zone. If it does, analysts expect a relief rally. The tug-of-war between strong IT recovery and the US tariff shock hitting the renewable energy sector hard would set the next directional move for the market.

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FAQs

1. Why is the stock market up today?

The stock market is up today due to strong gains in IT and auto stocks. Sensex rose 497 points, and Nifty climbed 185 points after a sharp fall in the previous session. Positive cues from Wall Street helped improve investor confidence. Buying in Infosys, HCL Tech, TCS, and Bajaj Auto supported the broader market recovery.

2. How are Sensex and Nifty performing today?

Sensex is trading at 82,723.08, up 497.16 points or 0.60%. Nifty 50 stands at 25,610.10, gaining 185.45 points or 0.73%. The rebound follows a steep sell-off earlier. Analysts say key support for Nifty is at 25,300, while resistance lies between 25,850 and 26,000.

3. Why did solar stocks fall sharply?

Solar stocks such as Waaree Energies, Premier Energies, and Vikram Solar fell up to 15% after the US announced preliminary tariffs of 126% on solar panel imports from India. The US Commerce Department said the tariffs aim to counter foreign subsidies. This news triggered heavy selling in the solar sector.

4. Which sectors performed the best today?

The IT sector was the top performer, with the Nifty IT index rising 2.47%. Infosys gained 2.48%, HCL Technologies rose 3.29%, and TCS added 2.64%. The auto sector also performed well, with Bajaj Auto climbing 3.04%. Banking stocks saw mixed trends with modest gains overall.

5. What is the market outlook now?

Analysts say the market remains volatile despite the rebound. Nifty has support at 25,300 and faces resistance near 25,850-26,000. Continued buying by foreign institutional investors in financials and pharma may offer support. A sustained recovery in IT stocks could help extend gains in the coming sessions.