Stock markets decline on IT losses and weak U.S. cues
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- 0.50
- 421.66 points
- and Nifty dropping
- 83,811.98
- 0.47
- 121.10 points
- 0.47
- 25,832.75
- slumped
- 3.95%
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty fell in early trade on 12 Feb 2026, with the Sensex down 421.66 points (0.50%) at 83,811.98 and Nifty dropping 121.10 points (0.47%) to 25,832.75. Heavy losses in IT stocks like Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services contributed to the decline, alongside rising crude oil prices impacting investor sentiment.
- IT sector slumped 3.95%
- Weak cues from U.S. markets added to cautious sentiment
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