Market Pulse: Indian Equities Rebound Indian benchmark indices staged a robust recovery on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, effectively erasing a significant portion of the previous session's losses. The **BSE Sensex** surged by **587.33 points** or **0.71%** to reach **82,813.25**, while the **NSE Nifty 50** climbed **195.70 points** or **0.77%** to settle at **25,620.35**. This bounce-back followed a sharp decline on Tuesday where the Sensex had plummeted over **1,000 points**. The recovery added approximately **₹3 lakh crore** to the total market capitalization of BSE-listed firms, reflecting a swift return of investor confidence. Sectoral Performance and Drivers The rally was primarily driven by a resurgence in the **IT sector**, which snapped a five-day losing streak. The **Nifty IT index** jumped more than **2%**, tracking a tech-led recovery on Wall Street. * **Tech Mahindra** and **HCL Tech** led the gains, rising between **2.9%** and **3.5%**. * **TCS** and **Infosys** both advanced by approximately **2.5%** to **3.0%**. The **Metal sector** also showed significant strength, gaining over **2%**. **Tata Steel** was a standout performer, rising more than **3%**, while **Vedanta** saw a sharp increase of **5%**. Institutional Activity and Global Cues Market sentiment was bolstered by strong global cues as US and Asian markets traded higher. Concerns regarding AI-led disruptions in the software sector appeared to ease following new collaboration announcements between global AI firms and service providers. Domestic institutional dynamics played a crucial role. On the previous trading day, **Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs)** were massive net buyers, injecting **₹3,161.22 crore** into the market. This helped offset the marginal selling by **Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs)**, who offloaded shares worth **₹102.53 crore**. Key Stock Movements While the broader market was painted green, some stock-specific volatility remained. * **Gainer Highlights:** **L&T Technology Services** surged over **5%**, and **Schaeffler India** jumped **6%** following positive corporate updates. * **Laggards:** **Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC)** fell nearly **4%** after the government announced a stake sale via an Offer for Sale (OFS) with a floor price of **₹104**. * **Solar Sector:** Stocks like **Waaree Energies** and **Premier Energies** faced pressure, declining up to **10%** due to new US import duty developments. The Indian Rupee remained relatively stable, trading near the **90.87** mark against the US Dollar. In commodities, **Gold** was priced at approximately **₹1,61,790** per 10 grams as volatility in the dollar index influenced bullion prices.