Indian Markets Post Market Report Today | 27 February 2026- Sensex Falls 961 Points, Nifty Ends Below 25,200
Indian Markets Post Market Report Today: Indian equities ended the week on a weak note, with a sharp late-session selloff dragging the benchmark indices lower and wiping out risk appetite across most sectors. The selling was broad-based, led by banking, auto, FMCG, realty, and telecom counters, while IT names offered one of the few pockets of support.
📊 Indian Markets Post Market Report Today Closing Levels
The market closed firmly in the red, and the final hour saw selling pressure intensify.
Nifty 50 settled at 25,178.65, down 1.25%,
Sensex ended at 81,287.19, down 1.17%
Bank Nifty closed at 60,529.00, down 1.08%.
📉 Why the Market Fell Today
Today’s decline was not caused by one single trigger. It was a combination of global nervousness and domestic caution.
Weak global cues kept sentiment fragile through the day, with investors reacting to renewed uncertainty around U.S. tariff rhetoric and rising geopolitical tension linked to the U.S.-Iran situation.
Higher oil prices added to the pressure, because a sustained rise in crude can hurt India’s inflation and trade balance outlook.
At home, traders remained cautious ahead of key domestic macro prints, and the market also saw clear profit booking after recent resistance levels held firm.
Economic Times reported that roughly ₹5 lakh crore in investor wealth was erased in today’s slide, which shows how broad and aggressive the selling became by the close.
The pressure was especially visible in heavyweight banking, auto, and pharma names. ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Sun Pharma, and Mahindra & Mahindra were among the larger drags on the frontline indices, while IT stocks were relatively resilient compared with the rest of the market.
📊Indian Markets Post Market Report Today Top Gainers & Top Losers
🚀 Top 5 Gainers
Even on a weak day, a handful of stocks managed to stay positive.
HCL Tech (+1.14%)
Trent (+1.13%)
Infosys (+0.85%)
Apollo Hospitals (+0.60%)
🔻 Top 5 Losers
Sun Pharma (-2.74%)
HDFC Life (-255%)
Bharti Airtel (-2.61%)
Adani Enterprises (-2.46%)
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories (-2.50%)
🏭 Sector Performance
Sectorally, this was a negative session almost across the board. The biggest visible pressure came from realty, metal, FMCG, auto, banking, and telecom, all of which saw clear selling. Market coverage noted that most of these groups fell in the 1–2% zone, making today’s decline broad rather than isolated.
The relative bright spots were IT, media, and consumer durables, which managed to end in the green. That matters because it shows investors were still willing to rotate into select defensives and quality tech names instead of exiting everything indiscriminately.
🧾 Two Major Stocks to Watch
HCL Tech
HCL Tech was the standout defensive winner today, closing at ₹1,390.20, up 1.22%, even as the Sensex fell more than 1%. That kind of relative strength matters. It suggests selective buying interest in quality IT names, especially after the sector’s deep correction through the month. However, the stock is still more than 21% below its 52-week high, which tells you the rebound is early, not complete.
From an investment angle, HCL Tech looks better suited for long-term staggered accumulation than aggressive short-term chasing. The sector has taken a hit from AI-related margin concerns, but strong execution, large enterprise exposure, and improved valuations can make leaders like HCL Tech attractive on dips. Reuters noted that the IT index had one of its worst monthly selloffs in years, which can eventually create value for patient investors.
State Bank of India
SBI ended at ₹1,202.00, down 0.60%, which was still a relatively better showing than some private bank peers in a weak banking session. The stock is only about 2.66% below its 52-week high, showing that the broader trend remains stronger than many other index heavyweights. 👉Q3 FY26 Results: SBI, BSE, KPIT, DFPCL (Deepak Fertilizers) & Tata Steel (with CMP, Fundamentals, Technicals, Peers & Key Levels)
For investors, SBI remains a strong medium- to long-term banking proxy because PSU banks have still shown stronger sectoral performance over the month compared with many other groups. Reuters highlighted that public sector banks were among the better-performing sectors in February, which supports the longer-term case even if short-term volatility continues. 👉marketwatch
🌡️ India VIX
Volatility picked up today. India VIX closed around 13.70, up 4.90%, signaling a rise in market nervousness after the sharp selloff. A VIX in this zone is not panic territory, but the jump does indicate traders are becoming more defensive into the new week.
🏦 FII & DII Data
27 February 2026, where FIIs were net sellers of ₹7,536.36 crore
DIIs were net buyers of ₹12,292.81crore.
🧷 Existing and Upcoming IPO Updates
The IPO space remained active despite weak secondary market sentiment.
Omnitech Engineering IPO closed its bidding window today, 27 February 2026. Late-day reports indicated subscription around 0.97x to 1.20x, reflecting a cautious but not disastrous response on the final day.
A fresh entrant is Acetech E-Commerce IPO, which opened today, 27 February 2026, with a price band of ₹106–₹112 per share and is scheduled to remain open until 4 March 2026. It is expected to list on the NSE SME platform on 9 March 2026.
🛢️ Commodity and Currency Update
Crude stayed firm, and that is one reason risk sentiment remained shaky. Reuters reported
🛢️Crude Oil
Brent crude at $73.38 per barrel
WTI at $67.66 per barrel
Both up sharply on supply-disruption worries tied to the U.S.-Iran situation.
Higher oil is usually not ideal for Indian equities, especially for inflation-sensitive sectors. 👉Reuters
🪙 Gold & Silver (MCX)
On the precious metals side, domestic momentum stayed strong. Market coverage showed MCX gold above ₹1.61 lakh and MCX silver near ₹2,69,150, with silver significantly outperforming gold during the day.
In currency, the Indian rupee closed at 90.97 per U.S. dollar, weaker than the prior day’s 90.91 close, adding another layer of pressure on market sentiment.
⭐ Stock of the Day
HCL Tech is the stock of the day.
In a session where most large caps were under pressure, HCL Tech not only stayed positive but outperformed the broader market by a wide margin.
That kind of strength in a falling tape often gets trader attention quickly. It may remain on radar next week for momentum traders, though long-term investors should still prefer staggered entry because the IT sector remains under broader pressure.
📜 SEBI Update
A meaningful fresh regulatory update came from SEBI on 26 February 2026. The regulator issued an Ease of Doing Investment (EoDI) circular requiring SEBI-regulated entities and their agents to disclose their registered name and registration number on social media platforms.
For market participants and content creators in the finance space, this pushes transparency higher and can improve investor trust in digital financial communication.
SEBI also continues to roll out broader operational and compliance updates through its February 2026 circulars and master circular framework, including updates affecting brokers, advisers, and market infrastructure.
💡 Investment View
For the short term, the market has clearly turned cautious. With Nifty slipping below 25,200 and Bank Nifty breaking below recent consolidation support, traders should stay selective and avoid aggressive bottom-fishing until price action stabilizes. Defensive quality names and relative-strength counters may continue to outperform if volatility persists.
For the long term, sharp corrections in strong large caps can create opportunity, but staggered buying is the better route. Quality banking names and select IT leaders may offer better risk-reward than chasing speculative momentum in a weak tape. The key is patience, position sizing, and avoiding leverage in a falling market.
❓5 Quick FAQs
Q1. Why did the Indian market fall sharply today?
Because of weak global cues, rising geopolitical tension, higher crude prices, and broad-based profit booking in domestic equities.
Q2. Which index fell the most today?
Among the headline benchmarks, the Nifty 50 fell the most in percentage terms at about 1.25%.
Q3. Which sector held up best?
IT was one of the key sectors that managed to close in the green despite the broader selloff.
Q4. Is volatility rising?
Yes. India VIX rose to around 13.70, showing a pickup in trader caution.👉Money Control
Q5. What should investors watch next?
Nifty’s ability to hold the 25,000 zone, Bank Nifty’s behavior below 61,000, institutional flows, and whether global risk sentiment improves.
👉Further reading
Indian Markets Pre Market Report Today (Feb 27, 2026)
Cryptocurrency Guide 2026 (Part 1): What It Is, Types, Real Uses
Why FIIs &FPIs Are Selling Indian Stocks
SIP vs Lump Sum: Which Is Better for Mutual Fund Investors?
Stock Market 101 – Lesson 18: Risk Management (Position Sizing & Stop-Losses)
Stock Market 101 – Lesson 17: Trading Psychology (Biases, FOMO, and Discipline)
⚠️Disclaimer:
This report is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be treated as investment advice, stock recommendation, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Market data is based on publicly available sources as of 27 February 2026 and may be revised. Please consult a SEBI-registered financial adviser before making investment decisions.