Nifty 50, Sensex Trimmed Losses, Ended In The Green; The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI Surged To A Four-Month High & More
- Share.Market
- 10 min read
- 20 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 green. Nifty PSU Bank, followed by Nifty Energy and Nifty Metal, emerged as the top sectoral leaders for the day. Conversely, Nifty IT and Nifty Media faced downward pressure, ending the session as the top losers.
Key Indices – Share Market
Today’s Top News from the Indian Share Market
ABBABB India reported an 18.08% YoY decline in consolidated profit to ₹432.85 crore, impacted by rising costs. However, operating revenue climbed 5.71% to ₹3,557.01 crore. The company secured a five-year-high Q4 order intake of ₹14,115 crore and recommended a final dividend of ₹29.59 per share.
PARASParas Defence and Space Technologies has successfully acquired a 49% equity stake in Himanshi Thermal Solutions. Following the purchase of 4,900 shares, Himanshi Thermal now officially operates as an Associate Company of PARAS.
RVNLRail Vikas Nigam Ltd. has executed a Strategic Joint Venture Shareholders’ Agreement with Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited. This strategic move formalises the incorporation and future operations of a new joint venture company between the two entities.
DMARTAvenue Supermarts has officially commenced operations at a new store in Gachibowli, Rangareddy, Telangana. With this new launch, the retail chain’s total number of operational stores across the country now stands at 449.
Broader Market Performance Today
INDIA VIXTop Performing Sectors Today
Top Gainers
| Company | Today’s Chg | LTP |
|---|---|---|
 Nifty PSU BankNIFTY PSU BANK | +1.68%+159.85 | 9665.80 |
 Nifty EnergyNIFTY ENERGY | +1.37%+493.15 | 36581.15 |
 Nifty MetalNIFTY METAL | +1.25%+147.55 | 11989.95 |
Top Losers
| Company | Today’s Chg | LTP |
|---|---|---|
 Nifty PharmaNIFTY PHARMA | +0.10%+23.30 | 22452.40 |
 Nifty MediaNIFTY MEDIA | -0.28%-3.95 | 1426.80 |
 Nifty ITNIFTY IT | -0.98%-315.35 | 32004.05 |
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Today’s Top Gainers and Losers
Top Gainers
Top Losers
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FII DII Activity (₹ Cr)
| Date | FII (Net Value) | DII (Net Value) |
| 19 Feb 2026 | -880.49 | -596.28 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 1,154.34 | 440.34 |
| 17 Feb 2026 | 995.21 | 187.04 |
| 16 Feb 2026 | -972.13 | 1,666.98 |
| 13 Feb 2026 | -7,395.41 | 5,553.96 |
| Month-to-Date | -1,076.63 | 11,474.03 |
What’s Happening Beyond Markets?
- India exported 7,000 metric tonnes of Fortified Rice Kernels from Haryana to Madagascar via the Agricultural and Processed Food Export Development Authority (APEDA). Minister Piyush Goyal stated this shipment reflects India’s nutritional capabilities, technological strength, and emergence as a reliable pillar of global food security.
- As per HSBC’s preliminary estimates, the India Manufacturing PMI surged to a four-month high of 57.5 in February. Strong domestic demand accelerated output growth and new orders, while export sales witnessed their slowest rise in sixteen months amid sustained inflationary pressures.
- As per HSBC data, India’s private sector growth reached a three-month high in February, with the Flash Composite PMI rising to 59.3 from 58.4 in January.
- Preliminary estimates by HSBC show the India Services PMI slightly eased to 58.4 in February. While domestic demand moderated, international sales rose at the fastest pace since August 2025. Business optimism hit a one-year high despite a steep rise in costs.
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