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Markets Climb for Third Day on Trade Deal Hopes
10 Feb
Summary
- Sensex and Nifty advanced for the third consecutive session.
- FIIs bought shares worth approximately ₹2,255 crore.
- Broader indices Nifty Midcap and Smallcap outperformed.
On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Indian equity benchmarks, the Sensex and Nifty, concluded trading higher for the third successive day. This upward trend was propelled by positive global market cues and renewed optimism regarding an interim trade agreement between India and the United States.
The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 208.17 points, marking a 0.25% increase to settle at 84,273.92. Concurrently, the 50-share NSE Nifty rose by 67.85 points, achieving a 0.26% gain to close at 25,935.15.
Market sentiment was significantly bolstered by substantial inflows from foreign institutional investors (FIIs), who purchased shares worth approximately ₹2,255 crore on Monday. The broader market indices also displayed strength, with the Nifty Midcap 100 gaining 0.44% and the Nifty Smallcap 100 advancing by 0.49%.
Several prominent companies contributed to the gains, including Eternal, Tata Steel, and Mahindra & Mahindra. Conversely, HCL Technologies, Bajaj Finance, and Bharti Airtel were among the notable laggards. The market breadth remained positive, with more stocks advancing than declining on the BSE.
