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EQUITY MARKET ROUNDUP (Source : NSE India, BSE India)

25 February 2026 Today 26 February 2026 Change
Nifty Fifty 25482.50 25178.65 -303.85
Sensex 82276.07 81287.19 -988.88
Nifty MidCap 100 59406.10 59115.60 -290.50
Nifty SmallCap 100 17118.70 16928.90 -189.80
Sensex P/E (Trailing) 22.59 22.32 -0.27
Nifty Fifty P/E (Trailing) 22.30 22.03 -0.27
Nifty MidCap 100 P/E (Trailing) 33.02 32.89 -0.13
Nifty SmallCap 100 P/E (Trailing) 30.48 30.14 -0.34

DEBT MARKET ROUNDUP (Source : CCIL India)

(Weighted average yeild) 25 February 2026 26 February 2026 Change
Call Rates call rates 5.0846 5.1079 0.0233
Repo 4.9766 5.0570 0.0804
TREP 4.8865 4.9301 0.0436
7.18 Gsec 2033 6.6325 6.6165 -0.0160
Market and Economy

Finding your investing style in a volatile market: Why the right approach matters now

Navigating market volatility requires investors to align their strategy with their temperament, not chase trends. John Mihaljevic emphasizes focusing on business fundamentals over crowd behavior. Choosing a consistent investment philosophy, rather than reacting to market noise, is crucial for long-term success in today's complex financial landscape.

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Why investing in top-performing sector funds may hurt long-term returns

Sector funds often attract investors at market peaks due to their recent sharp returns, leading to entry timing problems and lower realized returns. While sector leadership shifts and concentration increases volatility, diversified funds offer stability. Sector funds can be tactical tools but not core holdings for long-term investors.

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Gold, silver prices likely to soar tomorrow amid escalating Middle East war; what lies ahead?

The prices of gold and silver will remain in focus tomorrow after US-Israel’s strikes on Iran killed the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Analysts expect high volatility as elevated geopolitical tensions can push investors towards safe-haven assets like precious metals.

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Is broader market under the grip of a stealth sell-off?

There has been a seismic shift in the market dynamics since November 2025. Until then, markets were largely range-bound in a side-ways setup. The indices weren’t doing much, but stock-specific, bottom-up investing was being rewarded. The broader markets felt weak, yes, but there was no panic.

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