What caused the Sensex and Nifty to drop on February 13?

Selling in Indian IT and metal stocks led the decline, as weak global cues and fresh AI disruption worries pressured technology valuations. The Sensex fell 1,048 points and the Nifty dropped 336 points, while two sessions erased about Rs 9.5 lakh crore in market value, intensifying risk-off sentiment.

Is Nifty likely to test 25,000 in the near term?

Many technicians caution that 25,000 is a key level that could be tested if selling persists. A durable rebound needs stronger market breadth and closes back above breakdown levels. Until then, rallies may be counter-trend and vulnerable to profit-taking, especially given stock market news today remains cautious.

Which sectors could lead the next rebound?

Leadership may rotate toward domestic-facing groups such as banks and consumption, where earnings drivers rely more on local demand. We would prioritise quality lenders and consumer names on dips. IT could stabilise later, once deal pipelines, pricing, and margin commentary improve and the AI impact becomes clearer.

How should investors deploy cash after the drop?

Use staggered entries or SIPs to reduce timing risk, keep a cash buffer, and focus on balance-sheet strength. Accumulate quality banks and consumption on dips, and wait for clearer guidance from IT before raising exposure. Avoid averaging losers; instead, add to positions that reclaim key levels with volume strength.

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India Markets February 14: Sensex, Nifty Sink as IT, Metals Slide

ByDanny Kontos February 14, 2026February 14, 2026

In stock market news today, India’s benchmarks slid on February 13 as IT and metal heavyweights dragged the indices lower. The Sensex fell 1,048 points (1.25%) and the Nifty dropped 336 points (1.30%) amid weak global cues and rising AI disruption fears within tech. Over two sessions, investors saw about Rs 9.5 lakh crore erased from market value. Charts now point to a possible test of 25,000 on the Nifty, while leadership appears to be rotating toward domestic-facing sectors like banks and consumption.