Weekly market update, Feb 13, 2026

The Indian equity markets declined amid weak global cues and renewed concerns over artificial intelligence-related disruptions. Sentiment further weakened following stronger-than-expected U.S. labour market data and reducing expectations of near-term rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Key benchmark indices BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 lost 1.14% and 0.86% respectively. The broader market indices, BSE 100 Midcap lost 0.22% and BSE 250 Smallcap gained 0.62% respectively. On the BSE sectoral front, Auto was the major gainer, up 2.29% followed by healthcare, up 1.64%. Information Technology was the major loser, down 8.03%.

Looking ahead, Macroeconomic data, global geopolitical developments and rising concerns over artificial intelligence-related disruptions are likely to dictate sentiment in the stock market in the coming week even as investors may remain cautious amid ongoing volatility, according to analysts. Trading activity of foreign investors and domestic currency movements will also guide market movement during the week. Investors will also watch the minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) to be released on Thursday for cues on the US central bank’s monetary policy outlook.

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