{"id":1623,"date":"2026-02-13T22:47:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T17:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsaxis.com\/?p=1623"},"modified":"2026-02-13T22:47:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T17:17:06","slug":"sensex-nifty-dip-around-1-25-pc-metal-stocks-lead-losses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsaxis.com\/?p=1623","title":{"rendered":"Sensex, Nifty dip around 1.25 pc; metal stocks lead losses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"299\" data-id=\"1624\" src=\"https:\/\/newsaxis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sensex-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsaxis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sensex-2.jpg 400w, https:\/\/newsaxis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sensex-2-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mumbai, The Indian equity markets ended deep in red on Friday, extending losses for the second consecutive trading session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the closing bell, Sensex lost 1,048 points, or 1.25 per cent to settle at 82,626. The Nifty shed 336 points, or 1.30 per cent, to close at 25,471.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sharp decline was largely driven by intensifying global concerns over AI-led disruption to India\u2019s outsourcing model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The broader markets performed in line with benchmark indices, as Nifty Midcap 100 index dipped 1.71 per cent, while the NSE Smallcap 100 declined 1.79 per cent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All sectoral indices traded with losses. Nifty metal was the top loser, down 3.31 per cent. Nifty realty followed with a decline of 2.23 per cent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nifty NEXT 50 also faced huge selling pressure and tumbled 1.56 per cent.The Nifty IT index after a decline of over 4 per cent, recovered over 1,000 points from the day&#8217;s low down 1.44 per cent at closing bell. The Nifty FMCG shed 1.90 per cent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Banking and midcap stocks also came under pressure. Market breadth stayed decisively negative, with 44 of the 50 Nifty constituents ending in the red.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rupee traded slightly weak by Rs 0.06 at 90.61 against the dollar, while the dollar index remained flat near 97, keeping overall momentum range-bound, market participants said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Analysts said defensive sectors showed relative resilience but could not offset broad based selling pressure, reflecting a cautious, risk-averse mood among investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nifty opened with a gap-down and moved below its key 21-, 50-, and 100-day moving averages, positioned at 25,480, 25,770, and 25,690, respectively. On the downside, the index is attempting to fill last week\u2019s gap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Bank Nifty slipped below a short-term consolidation range, indicating minor profit booking after the recent up move. However, the index continues to trade above its 20-day moving average placed near 59,700, which remains a crucial short-term support,&#8221; said Vatsal Bhuva, technical analyst at LKP Securities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mumbai, The Indian equity markets ended deep in red on Friday, extending losses for the second consecutive trading session. 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