Benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex closed higher for the second consecutive session on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The Nifty 50 gained 68 points to end at 25,935, while the BSE Sensex rose 208 points to finish at 84,274. Both indices remain positioned within 2% of their record highs, reflecting a phase of steady consolidation. Market sentiment was significantly bolstered by a resurgence in foreign institutional investor (FII) activity. FIIs turned net buyers in February, injecting approximately 4,900 crore into the cash segment so far this month. This shift, combined with a stable rupee trading near 90.30 against the US dollar, has provided a firm floor for domestic equities. The auto and metal sectors led the rally today. Nifty Auto advanced 1.55%, supported by strong demand projections and new dealer financing agreements. The metal sector gained traction as NMDC implemented a price hike of 100 per tonne for iron ore lumps and fines, signaling robust industrial demand. Tata Steel was among the top gainers, rising 2.82%. Broader markets displayed resilience, though performance was mixed across segments. The Nifty Midcap 100 rose 0.37%, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 gained 0.54%. Despite the overall positive bias, the energy sector faced substantial pressure, dropping over 11% during the session. Key corporate developments also influenced trading. BSE Ltd shares surged 6% to reach a fresh 52-week high of 3,175 following a nearly three-fold jump in quarterly profits. Meanwhile, infrastructure stocks remained in focus as RailTel Corporation and Ceigall India announced major new order wins totaling over 2,100 crore. Global cues provided a supportive backdrop as Asian markets followed a positive lead from Wall Street. Optimism surrounding an interim India-US trade deal, which has stabilized export tariff expectations, continues to act as a primary macro tailwind for the Indian market. Investors are now shifting their focus toward the remaining Q3 earnings reports and the impact of recent fiscal measures. While intermittent profit-booking was noted in the IT and banking heavyweights, the underlying trend remains constructive with the Nifty 50 holding firmly above its immediate support at 25,800.