Nifty 50 began today’s session with a gap-down at 25,571 versus yesterday’s close of 25,807. It slipped further after opening and is now hovering around 25,540, down 1 per cent.
The advance/decline ratio stands at 8/42, showing a considerable bearish bias. SBI Life and Bajaj Finance, up 0.5 per cent each, are the top gainers. On the other hand, Infosys, down 6.2 per cent, is the top loser followed by Hindalco Industries, down 5.8 per cent.
All the sectoral indices are in the red. Nifty IT, down 4.6 per cent, is the weakest sector so far followed by Nifty Metal, down 3.1 per cent.
Overall, factors like the market breadth and the performance of sectoral indices shows that the market is facing considerable selling pressure today. Hence, Nifty futures is likely to remain weak through the session.
Nifty 50 futures
The February expiry Nifty futures opened today’s session lower at 25,725 versus yesterday’s close of 25,858. It is now trading at 25,600, down nearly 1 per cent.
While the contract is facing bearish pressure, there is support ahead at 25,580. If this level is breached, it will open the door for a decline to 25,300 and 25,200, nearest notable supports.
On the other hand, if Nifty futures rebound on the back of the base at 25,580, it will face its first resistance at 25,725. A breakout of this can turn the intraday outlook positive. Resistance above 25,725 is at 25,900.
Nevertheless, as it stands, the bears are having an advantage and thus, the likelihood of a decline is high. That said, it is advisable to wait for Nifty futures to slip below the base at 25,580 before going short.
Trading strategy
Short Nifty futures (February) if it slips below the support at 25,580. For intraday, target and stop-loss can be 25,300 and 25,730 respectively.
Supports: 25,580 and 25,200
Resistance: 25,725 and 25,900
Published on February 13, 2026
