Indian equity benchmarks, Nifty 50 and Sensex, are trading largely flat in a volatile session this Wednesday, February 18, 2026. While the IT sector continues to face pressure, specialized tech players and cigarette majors are providing significant support to the broader market.
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is seeing high volume and price action in specific themes today:
Netweb Technologies India (Up 12%+): The stock surged to an all-time high after announcing the launch of its “Make in India” AI Supercomputing systems, powered by NVIDIA’s latest Grace Blackwell architecture. This move positions Netweb at the forefront of India’s sovereign AI infrastructure.
Godfrey Phillips (Up 11%+): Shares of the cigarette giant, along with ITC, skyrocketed following reports of price hikes across several cigarette brands to counter the recent increase in excise duty.
Infosys (Down 1.5%): Despite positive analyst targets, the stock remains one of the most active laggards as the IT index continues its cooling-off period.
Nippon Silver ETF: Trading volumes spiked as investors sought “safe-haven” hedges amid the current market volatility.
The market is witnessing a clear divergence in sectoral money flow:
IT Index (Down 1.3%): Leading the laggards list today. Concerns over global tech spending and AI-driven business model shifts continue to weigh on giants like TCS, Wipro, and Infosys.
Metal & FMCG (Up 0.5–1%): Providing the necessary cushion to the Nifty. Tata Steel and Hindustan Copper are seeing renewed buying interest as global metal prices stabilize.
PSU Banks: Continue to show resilience, with SBI trading near its record highs.
| Index | Current Level | Sentiment |
| Nifty 50 | 25,720 | ⚪ Neutral (Support at 25,600) |
| Sensex | 83,439 | ⚪ Flat |
| India VIX | 12.27 | 📉 Down 3% (Volatility Cooling) |
Bazaar flat ho ya volatile, mauke har waat hote hain (Whether the market is flat or volatile, opportunities always exist). Netweb jaise breakouts ko catch karne ke liye aur IT slump se bachne ke liye aapko chahiye ek SEBI Registered expert ki raye.
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