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The BSE Midcap index edged higher by 0.45% on 18 February 2026, demonstrating resilience amid a mixed market backdrop. With 84 stocks advancing against 60 decliners, the segment’s breadth remained positive at a 1.4x advance-decline ratio, underscoring selective buying interest across sectors. Key technical upgrades and sectoral performances contributed to the modest gains, while investors await upcoming quarterly results for further directional cues.

The large-cap segment, represented by the BSE 100 index, has demonstrated steady resilience with a modest gain of 0.41% on the day and a 0.12% rise over the past five sessions. This performance underscores a cautious but positive market sentiment, driven by selective strength among heavyweight stocks and a nuanced interplay between defensive and cyclical sectors.

The BSE Smallcap index edged higher by 0.82% on 18 Feb 2026, outperforming broader market benchmarks despite a tepid advance-decline ratio. While select stocks delivered robust returns, the segment also witnessed significant underperformance, reflecting a mixed sentiment among investors navigating sectoral rotations and upcoming earnings announcements.

The large-cap segment demonstrated modest gains amid a mixed performance landscape, with the BSE 100 index edging up 0.33% on 18 Feb 2026. While heavyweight stocks such as Larsen & Toubro and Bank of Baroda received upgrades and bullish technical calls, the segment witnessed a divergence between defensive and cyclical stocks, reflecting cautious investor sentiment.

The BSE Midcap index edged higher by 0.45% on 18 Feb 2026, maintaining its position as one of the best-performing segments amid a cautiously optimistic market environment. While select stocks delivered robust returns, others faced headwinds, reflecting a nuanced performance across sectors and individual counters.

The BSE Smallcap index demonstrated modest resilience on 18 Feb 2026, advancing by 0.82% despite a mixed bag of individual stock performances. While the segment outperformed several broader benchmarks, underlying breadth indicators and sectoral trends reveal a nuanced market environment for small-cap investors.

The large-cap segment of the Indian equity market exhibited a cautious yet resilient stance on 18 Feb 2026, with the BSE 100 index inching up by a marginal 0.05%. While heavyweight stocks displayed a blend of sideways and mildly bullish trends, the market’s defensive constituents maintained relative strength amid a backdrop of mixed sectoral performances.

The BSE Midcap index edged higher by 0.45% on 18 February 2026, maintaining its position as one of the best-performing segments in the broader market. Despite a mixed bag of sectoral performances and divergent stock returns, the mid-cap space demonstrated resilience amid ongoing market volatility, supported by a positive advance-decline ratio and selective upgrades in technical scores.

The BSE Smallcap index edged higher by 0.82% on 18 Feb 2026, marking it as the best-performing market capitalisation segment amid a broadly cautious market environment. Despite a nearly balanced advance-decline ratio, select stocks within the segment delivered standout returns, while others faced steep declines, reflecting a nuanced performance landscape for small-cap investors.

The BSE Midcap index recorded a modest gain of 0.45% on 18 Feb 2026, continuing its status as the best-performing segment among broader market categories. Despite the overall positive movement, the advance-decline ratio revealed a tightly contested session with 73 stocks advancing against 70 declining, reflecting a narrow breadth and selective buying across sectors.

The large-cap segment of the Indian equity market exhibited marginal gains on 18 Feb 2026, with the BSE 100 index inching up by 0.07%. While the overall advance-decline ratio favoured advancing stocks, the market displayed a nuanced interplay between defensive and cyclical sectors, reflecting investor caution amid evolving macroeconomic signals.

The BSE Smallcap index edged higher by 0.82% on 18 Feb 2026, emerging as the best-performing segment across market capitalisations despite a slightly negative breadth. While select stocks delivered robust gains, others faced steep declines, reflecting a mixed but resilient small-cap environment ahead of key earnings announcements.

The BSE Midcap index edged higher by 0.45% on 18 Feb 2026, maintaining its position as one of the best-performing segments in the market. While the overall mid-cap space displayed a mixed performance, select stocks such as Jindal Stainless outperformed with robust gains, whereas others like Hexaware Technologies faced notable declines. Market breadth remained subdued with a slightly negative advance-decline ratio, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid sectoral rotations and upcoming earnings announcements.

The BSE Smallcap index edged higher by 0.82% on 18 Feb 2026, marking it as the best-performing market capitalisation segment in recent trading. Despite the modest gain, the small-cap universe displayed a mixed breadth with a near-balanced advance-decline ratio, reflecting selective stock-level momentum rather than broad-based strength.

The large-cap segment, represented by the BSE 100 index, experienced a marginal decline of 0.07% on 18 Feb 2026, continuing a subdued trend with a 0.35% drop over the past five trading sessions. Despite this, select heavyweight stocks have demonstrated resilience, with several technical upgrades signalling potential shifts in market sentiment. The interplay between defensive and cyclical stocks remains a key theme as investors navigate a cautious environment.

The large-cap segment witnessed a subdued session with the BSE 100 index edging down by 0.04% on 18 Feb 2026, reflecting a cautious market mood. While heavyweight stocks such as Tata Steel delivered notable gains, defensive names like Sun Pharma Industries showed sideways to mildly bullish trends, underscoring a nuanced interplay between cyclical recovery and defensive resilience.