Indian Markets open lower amid post-earnings consolidation; Full details here

Indian equities opened slightly lower on February 17 as post-earnings consolidation weighed on sentiment at the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange.

Post Published By: Sona Saini
Updated : 17 February 2026, 9:27 AM IST
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Mumbai: The Indian stock market opened with a slight weakness on February 17th. The Sensex fell over 200 points in early trade amid post-earnings consolidation, while the Nifty tested the 25,600 level.

Selling pressure was visible on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange. During this period, Quality Walls fell nearly 3% and Eternal fell nearly 2%. The Indian rupee also weakened to 90.69 per US dollar, down from its previous close of 90.65.

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Location : 
  • Mumbai

Published : 
  • 17 February 2026, 9:27 AM IST

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