Market Wrap: Nifty Edges Up, Sensex Slips in Mixed Trading Session
Indian markets closed mixed on February 11, with Nifty 50 gaining 0.07% and Sensex down 0.05%. Energy sector was the biggest loser, plummeting 19.23%. Castings, Forgings & Fasteners topped gainers at 0.99%. Market breadth negative with 2,484 decliners vs 2,125 advancers out of 4,609 traded stocks. Medi Assist Healthcare, Max India, and Max Estates were among the buzzing stocks.
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Market Overview
The Indian stock markets concluded a mixed trading session on February 11, 2026, with the NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex moving in opposite directions. The Nifty 50 managed to eke out marginal gains, while the Sensex ended slightly lower.
| Index | Closing Price | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 25,935.15 | 18.70 | 0.07% |
| Sensex | 84,273.92 | -40.28 | -0.05% |
Sectoral Performance
The day saw a predominantly bearish trend across sectors, with only a couple of sectors managing to stay in the green.
Top Performing Sectors
| Sector | Average % Change |
|---|---|
| Castings, Forgings & Fasteners | 0.99% |
| Trading | 0.91% |
Top Losing Sectors
| Sector | Average % Change |
|---|---|
| Energy | -19.23% |
| Commercial Services | -12.35% |
| Textiles | -8.04% |
| Forest Materials | -7.88% |
| Realty | -7.70% |
Buzzing Stocks
Several stocks made headlines during the trading session:
Medi Assist Healthcare Services: The company applied for reclassification of six entities from promoter to public category under SEBI regulations. Additionally, Care Ratings reaffirmed the CARE AA-; Stable rating for Medi Assist Insurance TPA's ₹246 crore credit facilities.
Max India Limited: The company's board approved shifting its registered office from Mumbai to Delhi, effective February 15, 2026. Mrs. Sharmila Tagore resigned as Independent Director due to personal commitments. The company also filed a monitoring agency report for Q3FY26, showing Rs. 23.03 crore utilization from Rs. 124.23 crore rights issue proceeds with no deviations reported.
Max Estates: The company achieved INR 1,900+ crores in pre-sales in Gurugram with the Estate 361 launch at INR 22,000 per sq ft premium. It also secured an INR 270+ crore commercial pre-leasing deal at a 35% market premium.
Market Breadth
The overall market breadth leaned negative, with decliners outnumbering advancers.
| Category | Number of Scrips |
|---|---|
| Total Traded | 4,609 |
| Positive | 2,125 |
| Negative | 2,484 |
Conclusion
The trading session on February 11, 2026, ended with mixed results for the benchmark indices. While the Nifty 50 managed to close marginally higher, the Sensex experienced a slight dip. The market breadth remained negative, with most sectors facing selling pressure, particularly in Energy and Commercial Services. Despite the overall bearish sentiment, a few sectors like Castings, Forgings & Fasteners and Trading managed to buck the trend with positive performances.
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