Market Crash: Sensex Sheds 780 Points as Nifty Cracks 25,550—Why You Shouldn’t Panic

Dalal Street turned crimson this Friday, February 13, 2026, as the Sensex plummeted over 780 points and the Nifty 50 slipped below the critical 25,550 support level. While Asian peers hit record highs earlier this week, the Indian market is facing a “perfect storm” of global tech jitters and domestic profit booking.

1. What’s Dragging the Market Today?

The primary culprit remains the IT sector, which is reeling under the “AI disruption” narrative.

• IT Bloodbath: Heavyweights like Infosys, TCS, and Wipro are down 2–4% today. This follows concerns that rapid advancements in Generative AI (like Anthropic’s new corporate automation tools) might disrupt the traditional billable-hour model of Indian IT firms.

• Volatility Spike: The India VIX (fear gauge) jumped 6%, hitting 12.49, indicating that traders are bracing for more turbulent swings in the coming sessions.

• Global Cues: Strong US jobs data has signaled that the Federal Reserve might delay interest rate cuts, leading to a “risk-off” sentiment where foreign investors pull money from emerging markets like India.

2. Current Market Levels at a Glance

3. Silver Lining: IT Recovery in Sight?

Despite the morning’s heavy sell-off, late-morning trade saw some selective recovery in IT stocks from their day’s lows. Value hunters are stepping in, betting that the “AI shock” is overblown and that Indian tech giants will eventually pivot to provide AI-integrated solutions.

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