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Below the Quote on Market Wrap 27th Feb 2026 from Mr. Ajit Mishra – SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd

"Markets traded under pressure on Friday and ended sharply lower, extending the corrective tone amid weak cues. The Nifty opened on a weak note and remained under selling pressure for most of the session. A sharp bout of selling in the final hours dragged the index further down, and it eventually settled near the day’s low at around 25,178.65 level.

Selling was largely broad-based across sectors. Realty, auto and FMCG stocks were among the major laggards, while the IT pack showed some resilience and managed to end on a flat note. The broader markets also witnessed profit booking, with both midcap and smallcap indices declining by around 1% each, reflecting cautious sentiment among participants.

Investor sentiment weakened due to a combination of factors including inconsistent foreign flows, weak global cues and lingering geopolitical tensions. In addition, the underperformance of select heavyweights across sectors further intensified the decline.

The Nifty has not only surrendered the support zone of 25,400 but has also moved closer to the gap area around the 25,100 mark. It will be important to see how the relatively stronger sectors, especially banking, behave in the coming sessions, as that could determine whether the market witnesses a rebound or extends the decline towards the 24,800 zone. Meanwhile, participants are advised to maintain a cautious stance, keep position sizes light and manage risk carefully."

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