Indian equity benchmarks rise for third day led by financials and metals
Indian shares rose for a third session on Wednesday as financial and metal stocks outweighed losses in the IT sector. Markets remain positive amid trade news.
Insights:
Indian equity benchmarks, the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex, closed higher on February 18, 2026, as gains in the financials sector and metals sector outweighed weakness in the technology space. This performance marked the third consecutive day of gains for the primary indices in India 
IN, with 15 of 16 major sectors advancing. The broad market recovery was supported by heavy-weighted financials and state-owned lenders, occurring during a third-quarter earnings season that has so far avoided major negative surprises.
IN, with 15 of 16 major sectors advancing. The broad market recovery was supported by heavy-weighted financials and state-owned lenders, occurring during a third-quarter earnings season that has so far avoided major negative surprises.
