Market Brief: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Indian equity benchmarks maintained a positive trajectory during the mid-week session, with the **Nifty 50** trading firmly above the **25,950** mark. The **S&P BSE Sensex** showed similar strength, jumping approximately **327 points** to reach **84,393**. This upward momentum is largely supported by sustained optimism surrounding regional trade agreements and a steady inflow of foreign portfolio investment. The market sentiment remains "buy-on-dips" as the broader market breadth stays strong. The **S&P BSE Small-Cap** index outperformed the main benchmarks with a gain of **0.65%**, while the **Mid-Cap** index added **0.19%**. Volatility, as measured by the India VIX, remains stable in the **low-12** range, providing a calm backdrop for the ongoing Q3 earnings season. Auto and Consumer Focus The **Nifty Auto index** emerged as a top performer, rising **1.28%** to reach **28,148**. **Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M)** gained **1.6%** as group-linked units reported profit jumps exceeding **60%**, driven by robust volume gains. Other major players like **Maruti Suzuki** and **Bajaj Auto** also posted gains between **1.7%** and **1.9%**. **Titan Company** reported a stellar performance for the December quarter, with consolidated net profit surging **61%** to **1,684 crore**. Despite high gold prices, the company’s jewelry business saw a **42%** jump in revenue, reaching **22,517 crore**, fueled by strong festive and wedding demand. Corporate Actions and Disinvestment The government has officially launched its stake sale in **Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)**. The Offer for Sale (OFS) opened today, February 11, for non-retail investors, with the retail window opening tomorrow. The government aims to divest up to a **5% stake** (17.41 crore shares) at a floor price of **254 per share**. This move is expected to raise approximately **4,422 crore**. In the private sector, **Reliance Industries (RIL)**, through its FMCG arm Reliance Consumer Products, finalized the **100% acquisition** of **Southern Health Foods**. The deal, valued at **156.42 crore**, brings the popular "Manna" brand under the RIL umbrella. This acquisition significantly deepens RIL’s presence in the rapidly growing millet-based and health-focused food segments. Banking and Technical Outlook The **Nifty Bank** index is trading in a tight range around **60,700** during its weekly expiry. While private lenders like **Axis Bank** and **ICICI Bank** provided modest support, PSU banking stocks faced slight profit booking after recent rallies. Technical analysts identify near-term support for the Nifty 50 at **25,516**, while resistance is pegged at **26,351**. For the Bank Nifty, immediate resistance stands at **61,566**, with support levels holding at **59,687**. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) for major indices remains near **60**, suggesting that the current bullish momentum has further room to run as the earnings season nears its peak.