Premarket Report – February 16, 2026
Premarket Updates
- GIFT Nifty Signals Flat Open: GIFT Nifty futures at 25434 (-0.08%), suggesting a muted start amid global mixed cues.
- Asia Markets Varied: Nikkei slips 0.26% on GDP miss, Hang Seng edges up 0.02% despite regional concerns.
- Bank Nifty Futures Steady: Bank Nifty futures near 60311 (-0.70% indicative); banking sector resilient amid outflows.
- Midcaps Show Resilience: Nifty Midcap futures hold firm despite broader volatility.
- Rupee Edges Higher: USD/INR at 90.63 (+0.12%), supported by soft US data.
- FII Flows Turn Negative: FII net sellers Rs 7395 Cr on Feb 13; DIIs net buyers Rs 5554 Cr.
- Sector Focus: Pharma and consumer goods gain traction post-results.
- IT Futures Cautious: Nifty IT futures indicate downside on lingering AI worries.
Global Market Insights
US Markets (Close Feb 13)
- Dow Jones: 49,500.93 (+0.10%)
- S&P 500: 6,836.17 (+0.05%)
- Nasdaq: 22,546.67 (-0.22%)
- VIX (CBOE): Dips slightly amid inflation relief
US indices mixed; soft inflation boosts rate cut hopes.
Asia & Europe (Feb 16 Premarket)
- Shanghai Composite: -0.03%
- Nikkei 225: -0.26%
- FTSE Futures: +0.42%
- DAX Futures: +0.25%
Asian markets cautious; Europe optimistic on data.
Commodities & Forex
- Brent Crude: $67.79 (+0.06%)
- Gold: $5,043.92 (+2.48%)
- US Dollar Index: 96.85 (-0.03%)
Gold surges on Fed cut bets; crude holds steady.
Indian Market Pulse
Key Indices (Premarket)
- GIFT Nifty Futures: 25,434 (-0.08%)
- Nifty 50 (Feb 13 Close): 25,471.10 (-1.30%)
- Sensex (Feb 13 Close): 82,626.76 (-1.25%)
- India VIX: 13.29 (+13.37%)
Markets poised for cautious open; VIX spikes on uncertainty.
Key Futures (Premarket)
- Nifty 50 Futures: ~25,481 (-1.46%)
- Nifty Bank Futures: ~60,311 (-0.70%)
- Nifty IT Futures: Downward pressure
- Nifty Midcap Futures: Mild weakness
Futures hint at continued caution in key sectors.
Top Movers (Recent Close)
| Gainers | Losers |
|---|---|
| Bajaj Finance (+2.57%), Eicher Motors (+1.54%) | Hindalco (-5.74%), HUL (-4.34%) |
| SBI Life (+0.60%), Cipla (+0.26%) | UltraTech (-0.51%), Axis Bank (-0.58%) |
| Selective gains in finance and pharma | Metals and FMCG weigh heavy |
Finance rebounds; metals drag amid global cues.
Latest Global & Indian Market News
US Soft Inflation Rekindles Fed Cut Hopes
Lower-than-expected data boosts equities, impacts global sentiment.
FII Outflows Hit Rs 7395 Cr
Foreign investors turn sellers; DIIs absorb pressure.
Gold Surges Over 2% on Rate Bets
Precious metal rallies as dollar softens amid US data.
Japan Avoids Recession but GDP Misses
Economy grows marginally; yen strengthens on outlook.
Indian Markets Tank on IT Selloff
Nifty drops below 25,500; VIX spikes over 13%.
Commercial Real Estate Shares Slide
AI disruption fears accelerate declines in property sector.
Options Analysis
Nifty 50 Options Open Interest (OI)
Highest Call OI indicates resistance near 25,600; Put OI suggests support around 25,500.
| Strike | Call OI (Lakhs) | Put OI (Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| 25,500 | 143.00 | 119.55 |
| 25,600 | 206.05 | 169.85 |
| 25,700 | 165.00 | 61.41 |
| 25,800 | 75.74 | 40.80 |
| 25,900 | 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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