Premarket Report – February 18, 2026
Premarket Updates
- GIFT Nifty Signals Positive Open: GIFT Nifty futures at 25761 (+0.20%), indicating a firm start amid supportive global cues.
- Asia Markets Positive: Nikkei up 0.20% on tech rebound, Hang Seng gains 0.30% post-stimulus hints.
- Bank Nifty Futures Firm: Bank Nifty futures around 60650 (+0.21%); banks buoyed by strong deposit growth.
- Midcaps Show Strength: Nifty Midcap futures indicate upside on value buying.
- Rupee Steady: USD/INR at 90.80 (+0.06%), holding amid RBI interventions.
- FII Flows Turn Mildly Negative: FII net sellers Rs 800 Cr on Feb 17; DIIs net buyers Rs 1200 Cr.
- Sector Focus: Auto and consumer goods attract interest amid festive demand.
- IT Futures Positive: Nifty IT futures edge higher on new cloud deals.
Global Market Insights
US Markets (Close Feb 17)
- Dow Jones: 49,650.20 (+0.06%)
- S&P 500: 6,850.75 (+0.12%)
- Nasdaq: 22,550.40 (+0.18%)
- VIX (CBOE): Eases slightly post-Fed comments
US indices edge higher; gains in consumer and energy sectors.
Asia & Europe (Feb 18 Premarket)
- Shanghai Composite: +0.10%
- Nikkei 225: +0.20%
- FTSE Futures: +0.20%
- DAX Futures: +0.15%
Asian markets firm on China policy hopes; Europe set for gains.
Commodities & Forex
- Brent Crude: $63.10 (+0.45%)
- Gold: $5,050.20 (+0.15%)
- US Dollar Index: 97.00 (+0.08%)
Crude advances on OPEC output cuts; gold firm on safe-haven bids.
Indian Market Pulse
Key Indices (Premarket)
- GIFT Nifty Futures: 25,761 (+0.20%)
- Nifty 50 (Feb 17 Close): 25,720.50 (+0.15%)
- Sensex (Feb 17 Close): 83,450.20 (+0.16%)
- India VIX: 13.20 (+0.38%)
Markets poised for positive open; VIX steady amid options activity.
Key Futures (Premarket)
- Nifty 50 Futures: ~25,750 (+0.15%)
- Nifty Bank Futures: ~60,650 (+0.21%)
- Nifty IT Futures: Mild upside
- Nifty Midcap Futures: Positive tone
Futures signal optimism across sectors with improved volumes.
Top Movers (Recent Close)
| Gainers | Losers |
|---|---|
| SBI (+2.50%), ICICI Bank (+1.80%) | TCS (-1.50%), Wipro (-1.20%) |
| Maruti (+1.30%), Sun Pharma (+0.90%) | Tata Steel (-0.80%), ONGC (-0.60%) |
| Gains in banking and autos | IT and metals lag |
Banking drives upside; IT soft on valuation concerns.
Latest Global & Indian Market News
Fed Signals Potential Rate Cut
US central bank comments lift global sentiment, eyeing inflation data.
FII Outflows Ease to Rs 800 Cr
Foreign selling moderates; DIIs provide support with robust inflows.
Commodities Rally on Demand Hopes
Oil and metals rise amid China recovery signals.
Tata Group Mega Merger Announced
Consolidation in aviation boosts investor confidence in India Inc.
EU Inflation Cools, ECB Cut Bets Rise
Lower price pressures support European market optimism.
India Q4 GDP Forecast Upgraded
Strong manufacturing and services data point to robust growth.
Options Analysis
Nifty 50 Options Open Interest (OI)
Highest Call OI shows resistance near 25,800; Put OI indicates support around 25,700.
| Strike | Call OI (Lakhs) | Put OI (Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| 25,700 | 205.40 | 180.60 |
| 25,800 | 215.30 | 165.20 |
| 25,900 | 170.50 | 70.80 |
| 26,000 | 82.70 | 50.10 |
| 26,100 | 55.60 | 52.40 |
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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