Indian equity benchmarks extended their winning streak for a third consecutive session on February 10, 2026, as the Nifty 50 closed at 25,935.15, gaining 67.85 points. The BSE Sensex mirrored this strength, climbing 208.17 points to settle at 84,273.92. This upward momentum was largely fueled by sustained foreign institutional investor (FII) interest and a positive reaction to the recently signed India-US interim trade framework. FIIs remained net buyers with an inflow of 2,254.64 crore, signaling a return of global liquidity after a period of caution. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) provided additional stability, acting as shock absorbers with net purchases of approximately 1,174 crore. This dual institutional support has bolstered investor confidence across the board. Market breadth remained positive as the broader markets outperformed frontline indices. The Nifty Midcap index rose 0.49%, while the Smallcap index advanced 0.38%. Total market capitalization of BSE-listed firms saw a significant jump, crossing the 474 lakh crore mark in a single day. Sectoral performance was led by Nifty Media, which surged 2.40% on the back of strong gains in heavyweights like Sun TV. The Nifty Auto index followed with a 1.37% rise, while the Metal sector gained 0.80%. In contrast, the Nifty Pharma and PSU Bank indices faced minor profit-booking, closing down by 0.36% and 0.20% respectively. Technically, the Nifty 50 is facing stiff resistance at the psychological 26,000 level. Analysts suggest that a decisive move above this hurdle could unlock further upside toward 26,350. On the downside, immediate support is established at 25,800, with a major demand zone emerging near 25,550. Macroeconomic indicators provide a supportive backdrop as the Reserve Bank of India recently maintained its "Neutral" stance, holding the repo rate at 5.25%. With GDP growth for FY26 projected at a resilient 7.4% and retail inflation estimated at a low 2.1%, the domestic fundamental story remains intact. Global cues further assisted the rally, with Japan’s Nikkei leading Asian gains following a significant election outcome. Meanwhile, Brent crude prices softened slightly to 68.85 per barrel, easing concerns over energy-led inflation. The current market environment encourages a buy-on-dips strategy. Despite minor volatility at record highs, the underlying trend remains constructive, supported by robust Q3 earnings and improving liquidity from both foreign and domestic sources.