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πŸ“Š Market Pulse 12 Feb: Nifty up 0.1% β€’ FIIs buy β‚Ή943.81 Cr

Market Pulse - Thursday, 12 February 2026
Nifty 25,953.85 (+0.07%) β€’ FII Bought β‚Ή943.81 Cr
Market Pulse Thursday, 12 February 2026
Market Snapshot
πŸ“Š
Nifty 50
25,953.85
+0.07%
πŸ“ˆ
Sensex
84,233.64
-0.05%
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Bank Nifty
60,745.35
+0.20%

The Indian market witnessed a mixed performance today as global and domestic factors played tug of war. The Bharat Bandh led to anticipated disruptions, particularly in infrastructure and banking sectors, slightly dragging down Sensex. Meanwhile, Nifty managed a marginal gain as foreign institutional investors (FII) showed confidence with significant net buying, offsetting domestic institutional selling. Globally, the dampened hopes for a Fed rate cut following the strong U.S. jobs report added pressure, impacting banking and IT stocks. Additionally, the RBI's approval for ICICI AMC to increase its stake in HDFC Bank boosted banking sector optimism.

The Big Story
πŸ“° FEATURED

Bharat Bandh 2026 Live: India braces for chaos as 10 trade unions launch nationwide strike today

InfraBankingAuto

Expect heightened volatility in Indian markets due to Bharat Bandh disruptions.

WHY IT MATTERS
Nationwide strike could disrupt economic activity and weigh on market sentiment.
Quick Takes
global macro β€’ negative
Jobs report throws 'cold water' on Fed rate cuts anytime soon
Anticipate potential volatility in Indian markets as Fed rate cut hopes diminish.
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india macro β€’ positive
India cenbank gives ICICI AMC approval to raise stake in HDFC Bank to 9.95%
Consider potential upside in banking stocks due to increased institutional confidence.
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global macro β€’ negative
AI‑led software selloff may pose risk for $1.5 trillion U.S. credit market, says Morgan Stanley
Cautious approach advised for tech stocks; monitor global credit conditions.
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india macro β€’ positive
Rupee finds muted relief from weaker dollar; corporate flows dominate
Expect short-term strength in rupee-sensitive sectors; monitor forex trends.
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global macro
US stock futures steady after jobs surprise puts focus back on Fed
Monitor Fed's next move as US jobs data stabilizes market expectations.
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india macro β€’ negative
Share buyback rules before April 2026: Entire payout taxed at slab rate, not capital gains
Investors should reassess the attractiveness of buyback-heavy stocks due to potential tax implications.
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FII / DII Activity
FII/FPI
Bought
β‚Ή943.81 Cr
DII
Sold
β‚Ή125.36 Cr

FIIs bought β‚Ή943.81 Cr, DIIs sold β‚Ή125.36 Cr today.

Market Breadth

Advances: 934 Β· Declines: 779 Β· A/D Ratio: 1.20

Mixed participation across market

Sector Performance
Auto
+1.3%
PSU Bank
+1.0%
Pharma
+1.0%
Realty
+0.6%
Media
+0.5%
Infra
+0.5%
Metal
+0.4%
Fin Services
+0.3%
Bank
+0.2%
FMCG
+0.0%
Energy
-0.0%
IT
-1.8%

Auto, PSU Bank led gains while Energy, IT underperformed. Cyclicals leading indicates risk-on appetite.

Technical Levels
Nifty 50
Support 25,886 / 25,819
Resistance 26,005 / 26,057
Bank Nifty
Support 60,535
Resistance 60,916

Nifty is in bullish trend. Trading above 200 DMA indicates medium-term strength. Short-term momentum is positive.

Global Cues

 |  S&P Futures: +0.09%

Global cues mixed; expect range-bound opening

Commodities & Forex
Gold
β‚Ή1,58,650
-0.07%
Silver
β‚Ή2,62,701
-0.12%
USD/INR
Rs 90.64/USD
-0.08%
Macro / Economic Events
πŸ“Œ 5 earnings results expected
πŸ“Œ RBI Monetary Policy Decision
Looking Ahead
πŸ‘€ RBI Monetary Policy Decision
Corporate Actions
ICICI Prudential
AMC gets RBI nod buy 9.95% stake each in Federal Bank, IDFC First Bank, RBL Bank, four other lenders
Earnings Calendar
Welspun Living
12 Feb
Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services
12 Feb
West Coast Paper Mills
12 Feb

DISCLAIMER

This newsletter is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not investment advice. Markets are subject to risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Consult a registered financial advisor before making investment decisions. We are not registered investment advisors with SEBI or any other regulatory body.

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