Indian equities opened little changed, with banking stocks providing early support as investors balanced domestic resilience against global rate concerns.
Sensex and Nifty hold ground
The benchmark indices in Mumbai traded in a narrow range shortly after the open. Financial institutions and private-sector banks saw modest buying interest, reflecting confidence in credit growth.
Energy and infrastructure shares were mixed, while IT exporters tracked global technology cues.
Domestic fundamentals in focus
Investors continue to monitor inflation trends and policy signals from the Reserve Bank of India. Expectations of stable monetary policy have helped anchor sentiment in recent sessions.
Foreign portfolio flows remain a variable, particularly in response to US yield movements.
Balanced positioning
Market participants characterised the opening as stable rather than bullish. While India’s growth narrative remains intact, traders appear cautious amid global uncertainty.
The tone suggests selective accumulation rather than broad-based momentum at the start of the session.
Newshub Editorial in Asia – 17 February 2026
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