Indian Stock Market Today: Nifty & Sensex Rally on SBI Record Profits & India-US Trade Deal
Indian Stock Market Today: Nifty & Sensex Rally on SBI Record Profits & India-US Trade Deal

Indian Stock Market Today: Nifty & Sensex Rally on SBI Record Profits & India-US Trade Deal

Nifty 50 and Sensex surged as SBI posted record Q3 profits and the India-US trade deal boosted sentiment. Get FII/DII data, sectoral trends, top gainers/losers, and IPO updates in today’s post-market report.

Market Overview (Feb 9, 2026)

Indian equities kicked off the week on a bullish note, with benchmark indices reclaiming key psychological levels.

  • Sensex closed at 84,065.75 (+485.35 points, +0.58%)
  • Nifty 50 settled at 25,867.30 (+173.60 points, +0.68%)

The rally was fueled by State Bank of India’s (SBI) record-breaking Q3 results and optimism surrounding the India-US Interim Trade Agreement (ITA), which slashed reciprocal tariffs from 55% to 18%. Midcaps and smallcaps outperformed, signaling strong retail participation.

Benchmark Index Performance

IndexClosing LevelChange (Points)% Change
Nifty 5025,867.30+173.60+0.68%
S&P BSE Sensex84,065.75+485.35+0.58%
Nifty Bank60,669.35+602.00+1.00%
Nifty Midcap 10060,441.00+938.00+1.58%
Nifty Smallcap 10019,450.00+500.20+2.64%

Top Gainers & Losers (Nifty 50)

Top Gainers:

  • SBI: +7.63% (Record High)
  • Shriram Finance: +6.03%
  • Grasim Industries: +3.11%
  • Titan Company: +3.04%
  • Dr. Reddy’s Labs: +2.80%

Top Losers:

  • Max Healthcare: -2.82%
  • NTPC: -1.05%
  • ITC: -0.95%
  • ONGC: -0.84%
  • ICICI Bank: -0.78%

🔹 Global Market Snapshot

  • US Markets: Dow Jones +2.47%, Nasdaq +2.18% (AI spending optimism)
  • Asia: Nikkei 225 hit record highs post-political win; South Korea & Hong Kong futures traded positive

🔹 Key News Highlights

  • SBI Q3 Results: Net profit jumped 24.5% YoY to ₹21,028 crore, beating estimates.
  • India-US Trade Deal: Tariffs reduced to 18%, boosting gems, jewellery, and textile exporters.
  • India-Malaysia MoUs: 11 agreements signed in semiconductors & digital economy.
  • Moody’s GDP Projection: India’s FY27 GDP growth pegged at 6.4%, fastest in G-20.

🔹 Sectoral Trends

  • PSU Banks: Nifty PSU Bank index surged 3.3%, led by SBI, Indian Bank, and Bank of India.
  • Consumption & Realty: Titan and Kalyan Jewellers (+15%) rallied on zero-tariff jewellery exports. Realty stocks like Godrej Properties (+6%) gained on demand revival hopes.

🔹 Upcoming IPOs

  • Fractal Analytics (Mainboard): Feb 9–11, Price Band ₹857–900
  • Aye Finance (Mainboard): Feb 9–11, Price Band ₹122–129
  • SME Segment: PAN HR Solutions & Biopol Chemicals open till Feb 10

🔹 Market Volatility & Institutional Activity

  • India VIX: 12.19 (+2.09%), signaling constructive sentiment
  • FII Activity (Feb 6): Net Buyers +₹1,950.77 Cr
  • DII Activity (Feb 6): Net Sellers -₹1,265.06 Cr

FIIs turning net buyers after January’s selling streak provided liquidity support above 25,800 levels.

FAQs

  1. Why did the Indian stock market rise today? SBI’s record profits, India-US trade deal, and strong global cues drove the rally.
  2. Is Nifty 50 bullish right now? Yes, Nifty closed above its 20 EMA (25,650), but consolidation near 26,000 is likely.
  3. Impact of India-US trade deal on stocks? Exporters in textiles, gems, jewellery, and auto components benefit from reduced tariffs.
  4. Why did SBI hit a record high? SBI posted its highest-ever quarterly profit of ₹21,028 crore, triggering upgrades.
  5. Best sectors to invest in 2026? PSU Banks, Consumer Durables, and Realty show strong momentum; IT remains under pressure.
  6. Upcoming IPOs this week? Fractal Analytics and Aye Finance (Feb 9–11).
  7. Nifty 50 support & resistance? Support: 25,500 | Resistance: 26,000–26,100

Investment Perspective

The return of FIIs as net buyers and strong midcap/smallcap performance confirm retail strength. With Nifty nearing 26,000 resistance, investors may adopt an accumulate-on-dips strategy in PSU Banks and consumption-driven themes.

Global liquidity cues, especially US inflation data later this week, will dictate the next leg of momentum.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This report is for informational purposes only. Not investment advice. Please consult a SEBI-registered advisor before making financial decisions.

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