🚀 Indian Markets Pre Market Report (Feb 19, 2026) — Will Nifty Break 26,000 Today?
🌍 Global Cues Overnight — What’s Driving Sentiment
🇺🇸 US Markets (Feb 18 Close)
Indian Markets Pre Market Report Today starts with global cues.
S&P 500: 6,881.31 (+0.6%) 👉barchart.com
Dow Jones: 49,662.66 (+0.3%)
Nasdaq: 22,753.63 (+0.8%)
What it means in one line: US markets rose on AI-led buying, while stronger data kept bond yields firm — so optimism is there, but it’s not “easy mode.”
🇪🇺 Europe (Previous Session Close)
Stoxx 600: 628.69 (+1.19%) 👉investing.com
DAX: 25,273.83 (+1.11%)
CAC 40: 8,428.07 (+0.80%)
FTSE 100: 10,686.18 (+1.23%)
One-line reason: Broad risk-on mood stayed intact, led by defensives and industrial strength.
🌏 Asia (Feb 19 Morning)
Nikkei 225: 57,507.31 (+0.64%)
Hang Seng: 26,705.94 (+0.52%)
One-line reason: Asia is tracking the upbeat global cues with a steady positive bias.
🟦 GIFT Nifty Check (Feb 19 Early)
GIFT Nifty: 25,842 (positive)
Quick read: A mildly positive start looks likely — but the real decision is still the 26,000 supply zone, plus how options positioning behaves after the open.
🇮🇳 India — Last Session Snapshot (Feb 18 Close)
Sensex: 83,734.25 (+283.29 / +0.34%)
Nifty 50: 25,819.35 (+93.95 / +0.37%)
Bank Nifty: 61,550.80 (closed higher; near highs)
✅ What Worked Yesterday (Simple Read)
Markets extended gains for the third straight session, supported by late buying.
Metals, FMCG, Banking/PSU banks led the move. IT stayed weak, which capped the upside.
👉More details keep reading Indian Markets Post-Market Report Today (18 Feb 2026)
📌 Indian Markets Pre Market Report- Key Levels to Track Today (Support & Resistance)
🔷 Nifty 50 (Spot)
Immediate Support: 25,650 / 25,500
Immediate Resistance: 25,950–26,000, then 26,200
Market vibe: Trend stays constructive as long as 25,500 holds. The real test remains 26,000.
🔶 Bank Nifty
Support: 61,200 (then 61,000)
Resistance: 61,760
Why it matters: If Bank Nifty holds above 61,200, the broader market stays comfortable.
🟧 Sensex (Quick Reference)
The near-term trend stays linked to Nifty’s 26,000 zone.
If Nifty holds above it, Sensex usually remains supported through financials and metals.
Support: 83,200 area
Resistance: 84,000 psychological mark With today’s close at 83,734, the 84k zone remains the next headline level
🧾 Derivatives: Open Interest, PCR, VIX — Where the Market Is “Placed”
📍 Option OI (Feb 24 Expiry Positioning)
Max Call OI: 26,000 strike
Max Put OI: 25,700 strike
Simple meaning: 26,000 is the main hurdle, and 25,700 is the near cushion.
📊 Put–Call Ratio (PCR)
Nifty PCR (OI): 1.15
Bank Nifty PCR (OI): 1.47
How to read it: PCR above 1 often reflects put-writing support, but it can flip fast if the market makes a sharp move.
🌡️ Volatility (India VIX)
India VIX: 12.27 (cooling)
Meaning: Lower fear usually supports smoother trend days — but headlines can still change the mood quickly.
💰 FII / DII Data (Cash) — Feb 18
FII: Net Buy ₹1,154.34 Cr
DII: Net Buy ₹440.34 Cr
Why it matters today: When both FIIs and DIIs buy together, dips tend to get support faster — unless global risk sentiment suddenly turns.
🛢️ Commodities & 🪙 Bullion — Latest
🛢️ Crude Oil (Global)
Brent: $70.35/bbl (settled up ~4.35%)
WTI: $65.19/bbl (settled up ~4.59%)
One-line reason: Oil jumped on Iran–US tension headlines and added uncertainty around Russia–Ukraine talks.
India angle: Higher crude can pressure OMCs and keep inflation sensitivity alive.
🪙 MCX Gold & Silver
Today @9:30AM
MCX Gold: ₹1,56,123 / 10g
MCX Silver (Mar): ₹2,45,497 / kg
💱 Currency Check (Rupee)
USD/INR Close: ₹90.6675 (nearly flat)
Takeaway: Rupee remains range-bound. A bigger move usually needs either a crude shock or strong flow swings.
🏛️ SEBI Update — New Rule & Market Impact
SEBI revised the Order-to-Trade Ratio (OTR) framework (circular dated Feb 04, 2026).
Effective from: Apr 06, 2026 Direction: tweaks/exemptions for equity options and market makers’ algo orders to balance liquidity and curb excessive “order spam.”
Practical Impact
For retail investors: no immediate day-to-day impact.
For algo-heavy option activity: clearer guardrails could reduce “noise” and improve execution quality over time.
🧾 IPO Corner — New & Ongoing
✅ Open / Active
Yashhtej Industries (India) IPO (SME): Feb 18–Feb 20, 2026
🗓️ Upcoming
Gaudium IVF and Women Health: Feb 20–Feb 24, 2026 👉zerodha
Manilam Industries: Feb 20–Feb 24, 2026
Shree Ram Twistex: Feb 23–Feb 25, 2026
Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions: Feb 23–Feb 25, 2026
IPO note: SME issues can be highly volatile — apply only if your risk appetite matches.
🧩 Q3 Results Outlook — 2 Stocks to Watch
1) 🏦 SBI (State Bank of India)
Better-than-expected quarterly profit Loan growth guidance raised to 13%–15%
Market reading: PSU banks remain a sentiment pocket. Watch Bank Nifty above 61,200 — SBI often influences the tone.
2) 💎 Kalyan Jewellers
Q3 Revenue: ₹10,343 Cr (+42% YoY) PAT: ₹416 Cr (+90% YoY)
Market reading: Strong execution is visible, but bullion volatility can still influence near-term moves.
👉Q3 FY26 Results Snapshot: Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel & Bajaj Finance
🧠 Investment Ideas (Clean, Practical)
🔹 Short-term (1–5 Trading Days)
Trend-following works best: buy dips near 25,650 / 25,500 with tight risk.
26,000 can reject fast — don’t chase breakouts without confirmation.
Sector bias: metals and PSU banks look stronger than IT based on recent leadership.
🔸 Long-term (6–24 Months)
SIPs in diversified index funds help reduce timing risk.
Prefer businesses with stable cash flows and reasonable valuations.
Avoid story-only bets during momentum phases.
✅ Today’s Market Forecast (5 Key Points)
1.Opening tone may stay mildly positive, but the first 30 minutes will decide direction.
2.Nifty 26,000 is the make-or-break level — rejection can trigger profit booking, breakout can lift momentum.
3.Watch Bank Nifty 61,200 — holding it keeps the market stable.
4.Brent above $70 remains a macro risk; spikes can pressure India’s sentiment intraday. 👉Reuters
5. With VIX around 12.27, volatility is low — moves can be smoother, but one headline can flip the tape.
👉Further reading
Indian Markets Weekly View (Feb 16–Feb 20, 2026)
Mutual Funds Explained:Types, Returns & Risks
How Much Should You Invest Every Month? A Simple Guide for Salaried People
India’s New Labor Codes: Why Companies Are Taking “Thousand-Crore”
Stock Market 101 – Lesson 17: Trading Psychology (Biases, FOMO, and Discipline)
Stock Market 101 – Lesson 12 Building a Starter Portfolio: 3 Simple Recipes for Beginners
⚠️ Disclaimer (SEBI-friendly)
This report is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy/sell any security. Markets are subject to risk; please consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before taking investment decisions.