Major Stock Movements on Wednesday: Eicher Motors, BHEL, and Others
Indian equity benchmarks concluded a volatile session on February 11, 2026, with the **Nifty 50** ending nearly unchanged. The index edged up **18.70 points** or **0.07%** to settle at **25,953.85**, struggling to cross the psychological resistance of **26,000**.
The **BSE Sensex** followed a similar rangebound trajectory, slipping slightly by **40.28 points** or **0.05%** to finish at **84,233.64**. Investors remained selective, balancing optimism from a recent US-India trade deal against mixed corporate earnings and global caution.
**Sectoral Performance Highlights**
The auto and healthcare sectors emerged as major drivers, while the IT space faced significant selling pressure.
* **Auto Index:** Advanced **1.30%** behind strong buying in passenger vehicle leaders.
* **Healthcare Index:** Rose **1.62%** as large-cap hospital chains reported robust quarterly numbers.
* **IT Index:** Dropped **1.76%**, weighed down by global volatility and profit-taking in heavyweights like TCS and Infosys.
**Top Stock Movers**
**Eicher Motors** led the Nifty gains, surging **6.52%** to reach a fresh 52-week high after delivering earnings that beat market estimates. **Apollo Hospitals** followed with a **3.99%** jump, also supported by positive financial results.
**State Bank of India (SBI)** performed strongly, rising **3.40%** as public sector banking sentiment improved. **SJVN** saw active interest following the declaration of an interim dividend of **₹1.15 per share** and a **51%** year-on-year increase in net profit.
**The BHEL Disinvestment**
**Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL)** shares experienced a sharp decline of **5.36%**, closing near **₹261.30**. This followed the government's launch of an Offer for Sale (OFS) to divest up to a **5% stake**.
The floor price for the sale was set at **₹254 per share**, representing an **8% discount** to the previous closing price. The move is expected to fetch approximately **₹4,422 crore** for the exchequer if the greenshoe option is fully exercised.
**Economic Indicators and Flows**
Market stability was supported by continued domestic institutional support. **DIIs** remained net buyers with an infusion of over **₹1,100 crore**, while **FII** flows turned marginally positive at **₹69 crore**.
Gold prices reached **₹158,613 per 10 grams**, marking a **1.1%** increase. In the currency market, the **Indian Rupee** traded at **₹90** against the US Dollar. Crude oil prices saw a slight uptick, with **Brent** rising to **$69.78 per barrel**.
The India **VIX** cooled slightly by **1.01%** to settle at **11.55**, indicating that despite the resistance at higher levels, overall market panic remains low. Technical analysts suggest the immediate support for the Nifty remains firm at the **25,800** zone.