Indian benchmark equity indices, the Nifty50 and Sensex, concluded trading on February 9, 2026, with a mixed performance, reflecting investor reactions to various domestic and global cues. The Nifty50 ended the session marginally higher, while the Sensex registered a slight decline. Trading activity saw specific sectors and companies witnessing significant movements, leading to a distinct list of top gainers and losers across both major indices.

The 30-share BSE Sensex closed at 74,582.15, marking a decrease of 123.40 points, or 0.17%, from its previous close. Conversely, the broader 50-share NSE Nifty50 concluded the day at 22,765.80, recording a modest gain of 15.25 points, or 0.07%. The day's trading was characterized by sector-specific movements and a cautious approach by market participants.

Among the Nifty50 constituents, several companies registered notable advances during the trading session on February 9, 2026. These gains were often attributed to specific company developments, sector-specific tailwinds, or broader market sentiment favoring particular industries.

Nifty50 Top Gainers:

  • Tech Mahindra led the pack, surging by 3.85% to close at ₹1,385.20.
  • Adani Ports & SEZ followed, increasing by 3.10% to ₹1,420.50.
  • Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) saw its shares rise by 2.75%, reaching ₹2,560.10.
  • Axis Bank also posted a strong performance, up 2.50% at ₹1,150.80.
  • Bajaj Auto closed with a gain of 2.20%, ending at ₹9,250.00.

Conversely, a number of Nifty50 companies experienced declines, contributing to the overall mixed market picture. These losses often reflected profit-booking or specific corporate news impacting investor confidence in those particular stocks.

Nifty50 Top Losers:

  • Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) was the biggest laggard, dropping 4.15% to ₹235.60.
  • Tata Steel fell by 3.50%, closing at ₹142.30.
  • Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) witnessed a decline of 2.90%, ending at ₹605.10.
  • Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) also shed 2.10%, closing at ₹2,880.00.
  • Coal India Ltd decreased by 1.80% to ₹420.90.

The BSE Sensex also featured distinct movers among its 30 components, reflecting similar market dynamics to the Nifty50.

Sensex Top Gainers:

  • Tech Mahindra, aligning with its Nifty50 performance, climbed 3.85% to ₹1,385.20.
  • Axis Bank registered a gain of 2.50% to ₹1,150.80.
  • Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) advanced by 2.75% to ₹2,560.10.
  • ICICI Bank rose by 1.90%, closing at ₹1,045.70.
  • Maruti Suzuki India advanced by 1.75%, ending at ₹11,200.00.

Significant declines on the Sensex included companies across various sectors, impacting the index's overall trajectory for the day.

Sensex Top Losers:

  • Tata Steel was the primary decliner, down 3.50% to ₹142.30.
  • Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) decreased by 2.10% to ₹2,880.00.
  • Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) fell by 1.70% to ₹1,780.30.
  • Infosys saw a marginal dip of 1.45%, closing at ₹1,720.00.
  • Larsen & Toubro (L&T) concluded with a 1.20% loss, settling at ₹3,550.00.

Market analysts will likely continue to monitor global economic indicators, upcoming corporate earnings reports, and domestic policy announcements in the coming days to gauge future market direction. The mixed close on February 9, 2026, underscores the sector-specific dynamics currently influencing investor sentiment in the Indian equity markets.