Indian equity markets demonstrated resilience on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, extending a winning streak to three consecutive sessions. The Nifty 50 advanced 67.85 points to settle at 25,935.15, while the BSE Sensex gained 208.17 points to finish at 84,273.92. Despite reaching intraday highs that neared the 26,000 and 84,500 psychological resistance levels, the indices saw gains capped by late-session profit booking in heavyweights. Sectoral performance was markedly divided as the market navigated a peak third-quarter earnings season. Media and Auto sectors led the gains, with Nifty Media surging 2.40% and Nifty Auto rising 1.37%. In contrast, the Healthcare and PSU Bank indices faced selling pressure, sliding 0.27% and 0.19% respectively. Banking stocks remained a significant drag on the broader market, with the Nifty Bank closing slightly lower at 60,626.40. Institutional activity highlighted a growing reliance on domestic support. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) acted as primary shock absorbers, recording net purchases of 1,174.21 crore. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) remained cautious, contributing a marginal net positive flow of 69.45 crore. This divergence underscores a shift where domestic liquidity increasingly dictates market stability against global volatility. Macroeconomic indicators provide a stable backdrop for the current consolidation. The Reserve Bank of India recently maintained the repo rate at 5.25% with a neutral stance, balancing a 7.4% GDP growth forecast for the fiscal year against controlled retail inflation, which stood at 1.33% in December. While domestic growth remains robust, the weak rupee, trading near 90.77 against the US dollar, continues to keep investors watchful. Commodity markets are currently witnessing a sharp correction. Silver prices crashed 17% in early February to reach 2,90,000 per kg, following a massive surge in the previous month. Global oil benchmarks also showed signs of softening, with Brent crude declining to 68.89 per barrel, providing some relief regarding India’s import bill and inflationary pressures. The near-term outlook remains cautiously optimistic with a clear consolidative bias. Analysts suggest that while the 26,000 mark for Nifty 50 remains a formidable barrier, the underlying momentum is supported by double-digit profit growth in the auto and power sectors. Traders are closely monitoring the 12.0 range of the India VIX, which indicates low immediate volatility despite ongoing global trade and tariff concerns.