Nifty 50, Sensex Closed Over 1% Lower; India Secured A Seat At The Global 6G Standard-Setting Table & More
- Share.Market
- 10 min read
- 27 Feb 2026
Here’s a quick wrap-up where we break down the performance of key indices, top corporate movers, and the major economic headlines of the day.
Indian equity benchmark indices Nifty 50 and Sensex ended the last trading session of the week in the red, slipping over 1% respectively. Most sectoral indices also ended lower, with Nifty Realty leading the laggards, closely followed by Nifty Auto and Nifty FMCG.
Key Indices – Share Market
Today’s Top News from the Indian Share Market
NETWEBNetweb Technologies has partnered with Vertiv to deliver advanced liquid-cooled rack solutions for AI data centres. The collaboration combines Netweb’s GPU compute platforms with Vertiv’s cooling and power infrastructure to address the high thermal densities of AI workloads.
HCLTECHHCLTech signed an MoU with IIT Kanpur to drive deep tech innovation and scalable solutions for Global Capability Centres (GCCs). Additionally, at MWC 2026, the company is showcasing AI-native architectures and intelligent networks developed for the telecom and media sectors.
JIOFINJio Financial Services has invested ₹1,999.88 crore in its wholly-owned subsidiary, Jio Credit Limited (JCL). The company was allotted over 3.35 crore equity shares at a premium of ₹585.70 each to fund JCL’s ongoing business operations.
GMDCLTDGujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) received environmental clearance for its Lakhpat–Punrajpur mine in Kutch. The approval allows for a production capacity of 3.0 MTPA of lignite and 29.81 MTPA of limestone, strengthening the company’s long-term production visibility.
Broader Market Performance Today
INDIA VIXTop Performing Sectors Today
Top Gainers
| Company | Today’s Chg | LTP |
|---|---|---|
 Nifty MediaNIFTY MEDIA | +0.60%+8.40 | 1416.15 |
 Nifty Consumer DurablesNIFTY CONSR DURBL | +0.17%+65.55 | 37585.90 |
 Nifty ITNIFTY IT | +0.16%+49.65 | 30603.85 |
Top Losers
| Company | Today’s Chg | LTP |
|---|---|---|
 Nifty FMCGNIFTY FMCG | -1.69%-880.80 | 51142.20 |
 Nifty AutoNIFTY AUTO | -1.86%-534.55 | 28158.85 |
 Nifty RealtyNIFTY REALTY | -2.26%-18.05 | 780.60 |
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Today’s Top Gainers and Losers
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FII DII Activity (₹ Cr)
| Date | FII (Net Value) | DII (Net Value) |
| 26 Feb 2026 | -3,465.99 | 5,031.57 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | 2,991.64 | 5,118.57 |
| 24 Feb 2026 | -102.53 | 3,161.22 |
| 23 Feb 2026 | 3,483.70 | -1,292.24 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | -934.61 | 2,637.15 |
| Month-to-Date | 895.58 | 26,130.30 |
What’s Happening Beyond Markets?
- According to Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, India has secured a seat at the global 6G standard-setting table for the first time. Having executed the world’s fastest 5G rollout, the nation is now transitioning from a technology adopter to a primary architect in telecommunications.
- As per NSE MD & CEO Ashish Kumar Chauhan, India is poised for a major leap in Artificial Intelligence, potentially becoming a global services powerhouse. He highlighted that India’s young, tech-savvy population and advancements in robotics and semiconductors will replicate the success of the IT revolution.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a post-budget webinar, outlined a policy roadmap for a developed India by 2047. He emphasised that the budget focuses on infrastructure, transparency, and ease of doing business, urging the private sector to capitalise on the government’s ₹12 lakh crore capital expenditure.
- Union Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India is in “wait-and-watch” mode following the U.S. Supreme Court’s tariff ruling. He confirmed the government is in active dialogue with the Trump administration, asserting that the trade deal will be rebalanced if circumstances change to protect India’s interests.
Back to Basics
Terms that put you one step ahead – every day
What is Herd Behaviour?
Herd Behaviour is the psychological impulse to follow the crowd, even when the direction doesn’t make sense. It’s the “FOMO” of the financial world, the belief that if everyone is buying a particular stock, they must know something you don’t. In the Indian market, this often plays out during thematic bull runs. Think of the sudden rush into every “Green Energy” or “Railway” stock just because they are trending on social media.
When the herd charges in, prices decouple from reality, creating a bubble. Conversely, when panic hits, the herd tramples over solid fundamentals to exit at the same time. By following the tracks of the masses, you often end up buying at the peak and selling at the floor. To escape herd behaviour, do your own homework. Wealth is rarely built by doing what everyone else is doing at the same time.
Before You Go…
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We’ll be back to cut through the noise, so you can focus on investing intelligently.
