Equity benchmark indices faced a sharp correction on February 19, 2026, as the **BSE Sensex plummeted 1,236.11 points** to settle at **82,498.14**. This 1.48% decline mirrored a broader sell-off across the NSE Nifty 50, which shed **405.95 points** to close at **25,413.40**. The downturn was fueled by intense profit-booking in the realty and power sectors, alongside a surge in global Brent crude prices to **$70.58 per barrel**. Markets also contended with a banking holiday and muted foreign institutional activity during the Lunar New Year period. Despite the prevailing gloom, a distinct cluster of BSE 100 stocks defied the trend to reach fresh **52-week highs**. This divergence highlights specific pockets of resilience where company-specific triggers are outweighing macroeconomic headwinds. **Indus Towers** climbed to a peak of **481.05**, benefiting from improved collection visibility and infrastructure scaling. **Tata Steel** also reached a milestone high of **211.10**, supported by recent reports of easing international steel tariffs and a nearly 3% gain in the previous session. In the automotive space, **Eicher Motors** touched **8,119.00** following stellar Q3 results. The company reported a 21% rise in profit to **1,421 crore** and announced a **958 crore expansion** for its Royal Enfield plant to hit a 20-lakh unit annual capacity. **Bajaj Auto** followed suit, hitting a new high of **9,980.00** amid strong demand for premium two-wheelers. **Marico** rounded out the top performers by reaching **798.00**, as investors pivoted toward defensive FMCG plays to hedge against volatility. While the broader Nifty IT index remains under pressure due to global tech concerns, these five stocks signal that sector-specific growth stories continue to attract capital. Market volatility is expected to persist as the India VIX rose 11.78% to **13.66**, reflecting increased nervousness. Traders are now watching the **25,350 level** on the Nifty as a crucial support zone to prevent further sliding.