Premarket Report – February 23, 2026
Premarket Updates
- GIFT Nifty Signals Positive Open: GIFT Nifty futures at 25754 (+0.74%), indicating a firm start amid supportive global cues.
- Asia Markets Positive: Nikkei up 1.12% on strong trade data, Hang Seng gains 0.92% amid economic stimulus hopes.
- Bank Nifty Futures Firm: Bank Nifty futures around 61179 (+0.76%); banks supported by positive loan growth outlook.
- Midcaps Show Strength: Nifty Midcap futures indicate upside on broad-based buying.
- Rupee Steady: USD/INR at 90.73 (-0.34%), stable with RBI intervention.
- FII Flows Turn Mildly Negative: FII net sellers Rs 934 Cr on Feb 20; DIIs net buyers Rs 2637 Cr.
- Sector Focus: Energy and metals attract interest amid global tensions.
- IT Futures Positive: Nifty IT futures edge higher on tech recovery expectations.
Global Market Insights
US Markets (Close Feb 22)
- Dow Jones: 49,625.97 (+0.47%)
- S&P 500: 6,909.51 (+0.69%)
- Nasdaq: 22,886.07 (+0.90%)
- VIX (CBOE): Rises amid geopolitical tensions
US indices slip; tech weighs amid AI concerns.
Asia & Europe (Feb 23 Premarket)
- Shanghai Composite: +0.15%
- Nikkei 225: +1.12%
- FTSE Futures: -0.37%
- DAX Futures: -0.93%
Asian markets mixed; Europe cautious on US-Iran tensions.
Commodities & Forex
- Brent Crude: $70.83 (-0.66%)
- Gold: $5,186.73 (+1.37%)
- US Dollar Index: 97.43 (-0.38%)
Crude surges on Middle East risks; gold firm as safe-haven.
Indian Market Pulse
Key Indices (Premarket)
- GIFT Nifty Futures: 25,754 (+0.74%)
- Nifty 50 (Feb 20 Close): 25,571.25 (+0.46%)
- Sensex (Feb 20 Close): 82,814.71 (+0.38%)
- India VIX: 14.36 (+6.69%)
Markets set for rebound; VIX up on volatility.
Key Futures (Premarket)
- Nifty 50 Futures: ~25,584 (+0.55%)
- Nifty Bank Futures: ~61,179 (+0.76%)
- Nifty IT Futures: Mild gains
- Nifty Midcap Futures: Positive bias
Futures suggest recovery with increased participation.
Top Movers (Recent Close)
| Gainers | Losers |
|---|---|
| Hindalco (+3.21%), NTPC (+2.70%) | Tech Mahindra (-1.75%), Infosys (-1.20%) |
| Larsen & Toubro (+2.33%), Hindustan Unilever (+2.00%) | Eternal (-1.30%), Bharti Airtel (-0.80%) |
| Gains in energy and renewables | Banks and IT under pressure |
Energy leads; financials lag on flows.
Latest Global & Indian Market News
India-US Trade Deal Boosts Exports
Tariffs reduced to 18%; major win for manufacturing amid global shifts.
Budget 2026 Sparks Volatility
STT hike impacts markets; sectors like infra and MSMEs see mixed reactions.
Oil Prices Surge on US-Iran Tensions
Brent climbs amid fears of supply disruptions.
Adani Invests $100B in AI Data Centers
Push for renewable energy and tech integration.
Japan Core Inflation Slows to 2-Year Low
Complicates BOJ rate hike plans; yen steady.
SEBI Mulls ETF Price Discovery Boost
New measures during volatility to aid investors.
Options Analysis
Nifty 50 Options Open Interest (OI)
Highest Call OI shows resistance near 25,800; Put OI indicates support around 25,400.
| Strike | Call OI (Lakhs) | Put OI (Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| 25,400 | 42.35 | 93.25 |
| 25,500 | 118.00 | 86.61 |
| 25,600 | 175.37 | 58.98 |
| 25,700 | 189.37 | 51.30 |
| 25,800 | 226.15 | 45.80 |
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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