In early trade on Tuesday, the BSE Sensex rose 564.63 points to 82,790.45, while the NSE Nifty gained 167 points to 25,591.65. The rally was led by IT stocks including HCLTech, Infosys, and TCS, with both indices up over 0.5% as of 9:28 am.
The Indian stock market opened positively on February 25, 2026. Around 9:18 am, the Sensex jumped 400 points, with the Nifty trading above 25,500. HCLTech gained 3%, leading the IT sector rally.
By 9:28 am, the S&P BSE Sensex had risen 564.63 points to 82,790.45. The NSE Nifty50 advanced 167.00 points to 25,591.65. Both indices were up over 0.5% in early trade. Stocks such as Infosys, Tech Mahindra, RIL, and HUL also contributed to the gains, as indicated by keywords.
The uptick was driven by IT stocks, following a recent crash in the sector. This activity reflects a positive sentiment on Dalal Street, though specific reasons for the rise are not detailed in the sources.
