Benchmark Indian equity indices Sensex and Nifty fell in early trade on February 12, 2026, with the Sensex down 421.66 points to 83,811.98 and the Nifty off 121.10 points to 25,832.75. Heavy losses in IT stocks including Infosys, TCS and Tech Mahindra drove the decline, with the BSE IT index plunging 3.95%, while rising Brent crude and weak U.S. cues weighed on sentiment and flows.
Key Points
- 1Sensex drops 421.66 points and Nifty falls 121.10 points in early trade on Feb 12
- 2IT stocks plunged: BSE IT index slumped 3.95% after ADR weakness and weak US cues
- 3Rising Brent crude and Fed rate outlook pressured sentiment; FIIs bought ₹943.81 crore, DIIs net-sold
Scoring Rationale
Moderate relevance with reliable exchange data, but routine market movement limits novelty and industry impact.
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