Premarket Report – February 13, 2026
Premarket Updates
- GIFT Nifty Signals Downside: GIFT Nifty futures at 25714 (-0.53%), indicating a negative open amid AI disruption fears.
- Asia Markets Mixed: Nikkei down 0.15% on tech selloff, Shanghai falls 0.03% amid growth concerns.
- Bank Nifty Futures Cautious: Bank Nifty futures around 60,809 (-0.50% indicative); financials hold steady despite volatility.
- Midcaps Under Pressure: Nifty Midcap futures indicate weakness on broader market selling.
- Rupee Steady: USD/INR at 90.75 (+0.15%), amid dollar strength.
- FII Flows Mildly Positive: FII net buyers Rs 108 Cr on Feb 12; DIIs net buyers Rs 277 Cr.
- Sector Focus: Defence, consumer durables, and metals show resilience post-earnings.
- IT Futures Downbeat: Nifty IT futures negative on global tech slump.
Global Market Insights
US Markets (Close Feb 12)
- Dow Jones: 49,451.98 (-1.33% futures)
- S&P 500: 6,832.76 (-1.55%)
- Nasdaq: 22,597.15 (-1.78%)
- VIX (CBOE): Spikes amid market volatility
US indices slump; AI fears and CPI anticipation weigh.
Asia & Europe (Feb 13 Premarket)
- Shanghai Composite: -0.03%
- Nikkei 225: -0.15%
- FTSE Futures: -0.45%
- DAX Futures: -0.62%
Asian markets weak; Europe cautious on global cues.
Commodities & Forex
- Brent Crude: $67.50 (+0.10%)
- Gold: $4,980.00 (-0.50%)
- US Dollar Index: 96.85 (-0.03%)
Gold slides on dollar rally; crude stable amid supply concerns.
Indian Market Pulse
Key Indices (Premarket)
- GIFT Nifty Futures: 25,714 (-0.53%)
- Nifty 50 (Feb 12 Close): 25,807.20 (-0.57%)
- Sensex (Feb 12 Close): 83,674.92 (-0.66%)
- India VIX: 11.73 (+1.54%)
Markets set for gap-down; volatility rises on global selloff.
Key Futures (Premarket)
- Nifty 50 Futures: ~25,849 (-0.56%)
- Nifty Bank Futures: ~60,809 (-0.50%)
- Nifty IT Futures: Sharp downside
- Nifty Midcap Futures: Negative bias
Futures signal weak start amid IT sector woes.
Top Movers (Recent Close)
| Gainers | Losers |
|---|---|
| Bajaj Finance (+3.3%), Shriram Finance (+2.5%) | Tech Mahindra (-6.4%), Infosys (-6.0%) |
| Eicher Motors (+2.1%), ICICI Bank (+1.8%) | TCS (-5.8%), HCL Tech (-5.2%) |
| Selective buying in financials | IT sector drags |
IT meltdown offsets gains in finance; sentiment cautious.
Latest Global & Indian Market News
AI Fears Hammer Indian Tech Stocks
Nifty IT index hits 10-month low amid global disruption concerns.
FIIs Net Buyers ₹108 Cr
Modest inflows provide support despite market weakness.
Precious Metals Plunge Sharply
Gold drops below $5,000, silver falls 10% on dollar strength.
US-Taiwan Tariff Cut Deal
Boosts tech trade; implications for global supply chains.
India Inflation at 2.75% YoY
Core prices remain sticky amid economic resilience.
China Snaps Up Global Assets
From Puma to metals, outbound deals surge amid EM strength.
Options Analysis
Nifty 50 Options Open Interest (OI)
Highest Call OI suggests resistance near 26,000; Put OI supports floor around 25,800.
| Strike | Call OI (Lakhs) | Put OI (Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| 25,800 | 114.01 | 99.80 |
| 25,900 | 111.00 | 70.10 |
| 26,000 | 165.00 | 61.41 |
| 26,100 | 75.74 | 40.80 |
| 26,200 | 45.90 | 42.50 |
Chart: Nifty 50 OI distribution below.
Disclaimer: Market data is based on the latest available information. GIFT Nifty price and other futures data are indicative and must be verified in real-time before trading. Investments are subject to market risks.
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