Indian Shares Little Changed Amid Cautious Trading

Indian equities edged marginally higher on February 16, 2026, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of key inflation data. The Nifty 50 index closed up 0.12% at 19,423.70, while the S&P BSE Sensex gained 0.15% to 65,218.90. Trading volumes were subdued, with gains limited to select sectors including pharmaceuticals and consumer staples. Market participants are awaiting the release of February's consumer price index (CPI) data later this week, which is expected to influence the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy outlook.