Indian Stock Market Rebounds Strongly: Nifty Closes Above 25,550, Sensex Gains 316 Points
Broad-based buying lifts markets after early jitters over global tensions; PSU Banks, Power and Metal stocks lead rally while IT sector drags
Mumbai, Feb 20, 2026: On February 20, the Indian stock market bounced back strongly after falling in the previous session.
The BSE Sensex rose by 316 points (0.38%) to close at 82,814, while the Nifty gained 117 points (0.46%) to finish at 25,571.
Markets started the day cautiously due to US–Iran concerns, rising crude oil prices, and weakness in IT stocks. However, as the day progressed, buying increased across most sectors, helping the market recover most of its earlier losses.
Which Sectors Performed Well?
Most sectors ended in the green (positive territory), except:
- IT stocks (down about 1%)
- Media stocks
Strong performers included:
- Power stocks
- Metal stocks
- Capital Goods companies
- PSU Banks (government-owned banks)
Mid-sized companies did slightly better than smaller companies:
- Midcap index rose 0.5%
- Smallcap index closed slightly lower
What This Means for Nifty (Short-Term View)
The Nifty showed signs of recovery but still faces resistance at higher levels.
- It is expected to move between 25,000 and 26,000 in the near term.
- Support (lower safety level): Around 25,200–25,350
- Resistance (upper pressure level): Around 25,650–25,720
Market volatility remains high due to global geopolitical concerns.
Bank Nifty Performance
The NIFTY Bank performed better than the broader market, mainly driven by PSU banks.
- It recovered nearly half of the previous session’s losses.
- Expected trading range: 60,000 to 61,750
- Support levels: 60,500–60,800
- Resistance levels: 61,400–61,750
If Bank Nifty breaks above this range strongly, it could see fresh upward momentum.
In Simple Terms:
The market recovered nicely today after a recent dip. Most sectors did well except IT. Banking stocks, especially government banks, helped lift the market. However, global tensions are still keeping investors cautious, so markets may move sideways for now.
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