Nifty 50 Plunges 1.25%: Broad Sell-Off Signals Caution in Indian Markets

Market Overview
The Nifty 50 ended sharply lower on February 27, 2026, reflecting investor caution amid global uncertainties and domestic profit booking. This marks continued weakness, with the index posting a 1-week return of -1.46%. Trading volume remained robust, underscoring the scale of the downturn.

Key Highlights
Index Performance: Nifty 50 at 25,178.65 (-1.25%); Sensex at 81,287.19 (-1.17%); Bank Nifty down 1.08% to 60,529.
Top Losers: Adani Enterprises (-2.7%), Maruti Suzuki (-2.5%), Bharti Airtel (-2.5%), Grasim (-2.4%), Sun Pharma (-2.4%).
Broader Markets: Midcap Nifty fell 1.18% to 13,491.45; selling hit autos, telecom, and pharma sectors heavily.
​Technical View: Below 52-week high of 26,373.20; P/E ratio at 22.66, dividend yield 1.36%.

​Outlook
Analysts anticipate range-bound trading near 25,000 support, with US economic data and oil prices key watches. FII selling and rising yields added to the risk-off mood.
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Sources: Tickertape.in, Business Upturn, Economic Times.