Indian equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on February 19, reflecting broad-based selling pressure across sectors. The NIFTY 50 closed at 25,454.35, down 365.00 points or 1.41%. The SENSEX settled at 82,498.14, declining 1,236.11 points or 1.48%. The BANKNIFTY ended at 60,739.55, lower by 811.25 points or 1.32%, while the MIDCPNIFTY closed at 13,442.50, down 287.05 points or 2.09%.
Despite the weak broader market, a few Nifty 50 stocks managed to close in positive territory.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation closed at ₹275.1, rising 10.45 points or 4.0%. The stock emerged as the top gainer among Nifty 50 constituents at the close.
HDFC Life Insurance Company
HDFC Life Insurance Company settled at ₹733.8, up 4.20 points or 0.6%, ending the session in the green amid the broader market decline.
Hindalco Industries
Hindalco Industries closed at ₹903.2, gaining 3.90 points or 0.4% for the day.
While headline indices posted losses exceeding 1%, these three stocks recorded gains on a closing basis, standing out among Nifty 50 constituents on February 19.
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