Indian equity markets decline as Nifty and Sensex fall amid IT sector selloff and heavy FII outflows. Check the full list of stocks trading ex-dividend and ex-bonus on February 18, 2026.

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Mumbai: Equity Markets Slip into Corrective Phase Amid Volatility

Indian Equity Markets Experience Sharp Decline Last Week

The Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp corrective phase last week, with intense selling pressure led by a sustained meltdown in the IT sector. The Nifty 50 closed at 25,471.10, down 1.30 per cent, and the Sensex settled at 82,626.76, down 1.25 per cent.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) Turn Aggressive Sellers

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) turned aggressive sellers in the last trading session.
They offloaded equities worth Rs 7,395 crore.

Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) Provide Counter-Support

Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) provided strong counter-support with net buying of Rs 5,554 crore.
This cushioned the downside and prevented a deeper structural breakdown for now.

Opportunity for Investors to Earn Additional Profit

Amid this volatility, there is an opportunity for investors to earn some additional profit from their investment as stocks of several companies are set to trade ex-date for dividends.