Indian Stock Market Update, 16 February 2026
Indian equity markets closed lower on 13 February 2026. Selling pressure continued through the session. Global weakness in technology stocks hurt sentiment.
Market Snapshot
- BSE Sensex: 82,626.76, down 1,048 points, 1.25 percent
- NSE Nifty 50: 25,471.10, down 336 points, 1.30 percent
Broader markets outperformed benchmark indices.
- BSE MidCap: up 3.4 percent
- BSE SmallCap: up 4.5 percent
Sector trend:
- IT and Realty faced selling pressure
- Metal stocks saw sharp cuts
- Select financial stocks supported the index
Top Gainers and Losers
BSE Sensex
Top Gainers
- Bajaj Finance, up 2.43 percent
- SBI, up 0.53 percent
- IndusInd Bank, up 0.30 percent
Top Losers
- Hindustan Unilever, down 4.35 percent
- Eternal Ltd, down 4.26 percent
- Tata Steel, down 2.35 percent
- Titan, down 2.23 percent
- TCS, down 2.17 percent
NSE Nifty 50
Top Gainers
- Bajaj Finance, up 2.57 percent
- Eicher Motors, up 1.54 percent
- SBI Life Insurance, up 0.60 percent
- SBI, up 0.52 percent
- IndusInd Bank, up 0.36 percent
Top Losers
- Hindalco, down 5.74 percent
- Eternal Ltd, down 4.36 percent
- Hindustan Unilever, down 4.34 percent
- Adani Enterprises, down 3.40 percent
- ONGC, down 3.24 percent
Stocks in Focus
IRCTC Q3 FY26 Results
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation reported steady growth.
- Revenue from core operations rose 18 percent to Rs 14.49 billion
- Net profit increased 15.51 percent to Rs 3.95 billion
- Growth came from Catering, Internet Ticketing, Rail Neer, and Tourism
- Second interim dividend declared at Rs 3.50 per share
- Record date fixed as 20 February 2026
If you track dividend income, mark the record date.
Engineers India Q3 FY26 Results
- Revenue rose 58.3 percent to Rs 12.10 billion
- Net profit surged 219.3 percent to Rs 3.47 billion
- New orders worth Rs 5.03 billion secured in the quarter
- Domestic consultancy led order inflow
Strong order wins support future revenue visibility. Watch execution pace.
Honasa Consumer Q3 FY26 Results
- Revenue increased 16.23 percent to Rs 6.02 billion
- Total income stood at Rs 6.22 billion
- Net profit jumped 92.9 percent to Rs 0.50 billion
Margin trend will matter in the next few quarters.
SpiceJet Q3 FY26 Results
- Total income fell 6.6 percent to Rs 15.45 billion
- Total expenses rose 9.4 percent to Rs 17.87 billion
- Reported net loss of Rs 2.62 billion
Rising costs and weak revenue hurt profitability. Track debt and cash flow closely.
ONGC Q3 FY26 Results
- Revenue from operations remained flat at Rs 1,670 billion
Flat revenue with falling share price signals pressure from commodity trends. Monitor crude price movement.
Rategain Travel Technologies
The stock will remain in focus due to strong revenue growth in DaaS and MarTech segments.
What You Should Watch Now
- Global tech stock movement
- Metal sector weakness
- Dividend opportunities in large caps
- Order book strength in engineering companies
- Profit margins in consumer and airline businesses
Focus on earnings quality. Look at revenue growth, margin trend, and order visibility. Avoid reacting to single-day price moves. Use corrections to review your portfolio allocation.