Last Updated on February 10, 2026 10:49 pm by BIZNAMA NEWS
Sensex and Nifty rise for the third straight session; Rupee strengthens as domestic investors cement their dominance.
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The Indian equity markets maintained their upward trajectory on Tuesday, with benchmark indices closing marginally higher for the third consecutive session. While profit-booking surfaced in heavyweights like IT and Banking, strong demand in the Metal and Auto sectors kept the bulls in charge.
The BSE Sensex climbed 208.17 points (0.25%) to finish at 84,273.92, while the NSE Nifty 50 gained 67.85 points (0.26%) to settle at 25,935.15, inching closer to the psychological 26,000 milestone.
The Big Shift: Domestic Powerhouses Take the Lead
The day marked a historic structural milestone for the Indian markets. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) have officially overtaken Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) in terms of ownership within the Nifty50.
“DII ownership overtaking FIIs is primarily a structural shift driven by consistent SIP-led mutual fund inflows and retirement savings,” noted Gaurav Bhandari, CEO of Monarch Networth Capital. “Domestic institutions have become a permanent and predictable source of capital for India.”
Sector-Wise Performance: Winners & Losers
The market displayed a healthy breadth, with 2,620 stocks advancing against 1,631 declines.
🟢 Top Performing Sectors
- Media & Entertainment (+2.70%): Leading the pack, driven by strong sentiment in broadcasting and digital media.
- Auto (+1.40%): Robust buying in major players like Mahindra & Mahindra (+1.87%) and Bajaj Auto (+1.79%).
- Metals: Propelled by Tata Steel (+2.90%) as global demand outlooks stabilize.
- Quick Commerce: A standout niche today; Eternal (Top Gainer, +5.19%) and Swiggy hit multi-week highs.
🔴 Sectors Under Pressure
- IT & Technology: Facing the brunt of profit-booking; HCL Tech fell 2.03%.
- Pharma & Healthcare: Trade remained sluggish; Dr. Reddy’s dropped 1.55%.
- Banking: The Nifty Bank closed marginally lower (-0.07%) at 60,626.40, weighed down by Bajaj Finance (-1.82%).
- Textiles: Emerging as a concern after a US-Bangladesh trade deal reduced tariffs for Bangladeshi exports, potentially stiffening competition for Indian exporters.
Corporate Scorecard: Nifty 50 Movers
| Top Gainers | Price (₹) | Change (%) | Top Losers | Price (₹) | Change (%) |
| Eternal | 303.85 | +5.19% | HCL Tech | 1,569.50 | -2.03% |
| Tata Steel | 207.85 | +2.90% | Bajaj Finance | 965.30 | -1.82% |
| ONGC | 271.60 | +1.88% | Dr Reddy’s | 1,255.70 | -1.55% |
| M&M | 3,677.00 | +1.87% | Shriram Fin | 1,048.60 | -1.33% |
Currency & Commodities
- Rupee: The Indian Rupee strengthened significantly, gaining 18 paise to close at 90.58 against the US Dollar, supported by a softening Dollar Index (DXY) below 97 and optimism surrounding the US-India trade agreement.
- Gold: Traded within a narrow range on the MCX, maintaining a support level of ₹1,55,000 as investors await US retail sales and labor market data.
Analyst Outlook: “Buy on Dips”
Experts believe the momentum is far from over. Ajit Mishra, SVP Research at Religare Broking, suggested that while some consolidation is likely near current levels, the overall stance remains bullish. Investors are advised to focus on selective large-cap stocks as the Nifty prepares for its next attempt to breach the 26,000 mark.
