**Market Brief: Indices Hold Gains Amid Trade Deal Optimism** **Market Overview** Indian benchmarks extended their winning streak for a second session, closing marginally higher on Wednesday, **February 4, 2026**. Optimism surrounding the newly agreed **India-US trade framework**—which reduces US tariffs on Indian goods to **18%**—bolstered sentiment, helping the market absorb significant selling pressure in the IT sector. **Key Closing Figures** * **Nifty 50:** **25,776** (+48 points / +0.19%) * **Sensex:** **83,817** (+78 points / +0.09%) * **Bank Nifty:** **60,238** (+197 points / +0.33%) * **Market Breadth:** Positive, with strength in broader markets. **Sector Watch** * **Top Gainers:** **Power, Realty, and Consumer Durables** led the rally. * **Trent** and **Zomato (Eternal)** surged **~5%** each. * **NTPC** and **Adani Ports** added **~2.4%**. * **Top Losers:** **IT** stocks faced a brutal sell-off triggered by AI disruption fears (following Anthropic’s new tool launch). * **Infosys** crashed **7.3%**; **TCS** plunged **7%**. * **HAL** tumbled **8%** after reports of its exclusion from the AMCA defense project. **Technical Outlook** * **Trend:** The Nifty formed a "Hanging Man" or bearish candle but managed to close above the **25,750** zone, indicating buyers are defending lower levels. * **Support:** Immediate support lies at **25,500**, followed by the crucial **25,200** base. * **Resistance:** The **26,000** psychological mark remains a tough ceiling for further upside. * **Analysis:** Experts suggest a "buy on dips" strategy as long as **25,500** holds, though volatility from global IT cues may persist. *** ... [Market Crash Context: Why ₹6 Lakh Crore Vanished Recently](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5yQ5Xd9pps) ... This video provides context on the recent market volatility and crash that preceded the current recovery trend. http://googleusercontent.com/youtube_content/0