The 30-share Sensex closed at 83,450.96, rising 173.81 points or 0.21 per cent. The broader Nifty settled at 25,725.40, up 42.65 points or 0.17 per cent.

Market cap of six top-10 firms jump Rs 63,478 crore

The broader market also ended the week on a positive note, as the 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 187.95 points, or 0.22 per cent. Among the gainers, Larsen & Toubro saw its market capitalisation jump by Rs 28,523.31 crore to Rs 6,02,552.24 crore. Feb 22, 2026
RBI policy, auto sales and US data likely to drive stock market next week

Nifty 50 Q3 profits dip after 13 quarters despite 10 pc revenue growth

Excluding banks, financial services and oil and gas firms, aggregate revenue rose 10 per cent in the quarter — the first double‑digit increase since the March 2023 quarter but aggregate profits dipped due to one‑time accounting impact of India's new Labour Codes. Feb 20, 2026