Stock markets rise for second day on gains in bank, IT stocks
The Hindu·2026-02-17 11:18
Stock markets closed higher for the second straight session on Tuesday (February 17, 2026), driven by gains in bank, IT and capital goods shares. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 173.81 points, or 0.21%, to close at 83,450.96. The index moved between a high of 83,598 and a low of 82,987.43 during the day.The 50-share NSE Nifty advanced 42.65 points, or 0.17%, to settle at 25,725.40. Among the Sensex constituents, ITC, Bharat Electronics Ltd., Larsen & Toubro, Infosys, Asian Paints, Titan, Adani Ports, HCL Te ...