Indian markets extended gains to close at fresh highs on February 24, 2026, as relief from a US court ruling invalidating key tariffs boosted sentiment. PSU banks and healthcare led the rally, while positive wage outlook and an ambitious PSU IPO pipeline added to the bullish undertone, despite heightened banking scrutiny.

Indian markets are set for a muted-to-soft opening on February 23, 2026, as fresh U.S. global tariffs and mixed Asian cues weigh on sentiment. While domestic cyclicals and PSU banks show resilience, early focus remains on corporate developments and selective technical picks amid subdued pre-market analyst activity.

Indian markets rebounded modestly on February 20, 2026, closing the week with marginal gains as selective buying in banks and metals helped offset early pressures from geopolitical tensions and elevated oil prices. Strong domestic PMI data, renewed FPI inflows, and positive AI-sector developments underpinned cautious optimism, despite lingering IT weakness and global trade uncertainties.