Indian Markets Navigate Regulatory Reset and AI Renaissance: Nifty at 25,725 as SBI Surpasses ₹11 Lakh Crore Cap
Indian equity markets faced a complex landscape on February 17, 2026, as the Nifty and Sensex recorded modest gains while the brokerage sector reeled from new RBI lending mandates. Meanwhile, technological shifts in the IT sector and a historic revaluation of public sector banks dominated the long-term investment narrative.