18 February 2026: Sensex declines more than 200 points; Nifty slips below 25,700, while metal shares outperform

Track live movements of the Sensex and Nifty. Monitor buzzing stocks, leading gainers and laggards, and sector-wise action. Keep up with the latest market cues and major highlights to make well-informed trading and investment choices during the session. In today’s trading activity,

ctronics Ltd rallied to a last traded price of 452.8, registering a 1.33% rise. Ltd moved up to 205.57, gaining 1.23%, while Ltd advanced to 900.75, up 1.20%. Steel Ltd and Ltd also posted gains, settling at 1,253 and 327.5, respectively. On the downside, Kwality Walls India Ltd dropped sharply by 4.97% to close at 26.56. declined to 263.85, down 2.94%, followed by Ltd at 414.75, lower by 1.61%. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.