Stock Market Today: Sensex climbs 280 points, Nifty 50 closes above 25,800

The Sensex finished 283 points, or 0.34%, higher at 83,734.25, while the Nifty 50 wrapped up at 25,819.35, advancing 94 points, or 0.37%. The BSE 150 MidCap Index posted a solid gain of 0.50%, and the BSE 250 SmallCap Index added 0.39%. India’s equity benchmarks saw broad-based buying interest on Wednesday, February 18, supported by upbeat global signals. Marking their third straight day of gains, the Sensex closed 283 points, or 0.34%, stronger at 83,734.25, and the Nifty 50 ended at 25,819.35, up 94 points, or 0.37%. The rally was widespread, with the BSE 150 MidCap Index rising 0.50% and the BSE 250 SmallCap Index gaining 0.39%. Investor wealth surged by approximately ₹2 lakh crore in just one trading session, as the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies increased to nearly ₹472 lakh crore from about ₹470 lakh crore in the previous session. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.