IN Stock Market Update: Nifty50 Falls Below 25,600, Sensex Drops 700+ Points

The Indian stock market opened sharply lower on Friday, February 13, 2026, as heavy selling dragged Nifty50 below the key 25,600 level and pushed the Sensex down by over 700 points in early trade. The sudden fall caught investors off guard after recent record highs. Weak global cues, sharp losses in IT stocks, and renewed fears around interest rates combined to hit market sentiment. Within minutes of the opening bell, billions of rupees in market value were wiped out, raising concerns about short-term volatility.