NSE Top Gainers & Losers – Daily Reports
Quick Market Summary – 16-Feb-2026
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Top Gainer of the Day | BHARATSE (20.00%) |
| Top Loser of the Day | BETA (-17.74%) |
| Highest Turnover in Top Gainers | ENGINERSIN (2733.28 Crores) |
| Highest Delivery % in Losers | SIGMA (63.43%) |
Top 10 Gainers on NSE – 16-Feb-2026
The 16 Feb 2026 trading session, after a quiet start, saw the Nifty rebound sharply and close near the day’s high on renewed buying in cyclical and domestic growth themes. Leading the march were capital goods and industrial shares with BHARATSE and ENGINERSIN picking up on the hopes of the order backlog renewal and visibility of project executions in infrastructure sectors.
Investor confidence in exports and steady OEM traction drove up auto ancillary RACLGEAR to a new high. Wire and engineering materials manufacturer PRECWIRE was among the top volume gainers as the market geared for infrastructure and electrification demand. ASIANHOTNR which is focused on hospitality gained on the back of an improving travel and occupancy outlook.
Manufacturing and EV, related opportunities attracted investors as evidenced by KABRAEXTRU, PPAP, and SOLEX. Technology services provider IRIS and education, related SRM also saw increased interest as midcap sentiment got a boost. Thus, the gainers of the day broadly indicated domestic consumption, infrastructure spending, and manufacturing revival as the major growth drivers.
| Stock | Close (₹) | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHARATSE | 196.26 | +20.00% | 44,81,418 |
| RACLGEAR | 1441.6 | +19.99% | 10,24,732 |
| PRECWIRE | 298.52 | +14.13% | 2,12,79,255 |
| ASIANHOTNR | 289.65 | +13.59% | 1,14,466 |
| ENGINERSIN | 226.62 | +12.37% | 12,56,48,482 |
| IRIS | 261.6 | +11.01% | 83,786 |
| KABRAEXTRU | 266.93 | +10.27% | 2,54,792 |
| PPAP | 221.72 | +10.07% | 99,581 |
| SRM | 429.05 | +9.45% | 22,62,179 |
| SOLEX | 1009.25 | +8.88% | 4,02,467 |
Top 10 Losers on NSE – 16-Feb-2026
Despite the strong index close, a number of stocks had heavy selling as the traders booked their profits in the recently overextended counters. BETA and SMLT were the biggest losers after the two stocks rose sharply in the previous sessions, thus signaling that the breaking out was near the higher levels. Capital goods and project, related TIL and AHLUCONT got back their pre, move level as the investors chose to take their profits amid a sector rotation. Agro and industrial company AGARIND suffered a fall as the caution prevailed in the commodity, related stocks. Technology and IT services firm ORIENTTECH declined as midcap IT remained volatile ahead of demand clarity. Renewable and water management player SHAKTIPUMP also saw selling as valuation concerns resurfaced. New, age retail and consumption stock FIRSTCRY came under pressure as it was among the most sensitive stocks to market fluctuations in the group of growth companies. Cable and media stock GTPL and manufacturing player SIGMA were at the end of the list as buyers kept on being selective. Selling seemed to be a mere tactical move, not an act of fear, as the capital was flowing into the stronger sectors.
| Stock | Close (₹) | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETA | 1129.9 | -17.74% | 1,09,467 |
| SMLT | 72.97 | -15.38% | 1,24,654 |
| TIL | 221.42 | -13.37% | 1,15,979 |
| AGARIND | 607.05 | -13.02% | 1,20,104 |
| AHLUCONT | 793.1 | -11.87% | 6,08,152 |
| ORIENTTECH | 295.75 | -11.81% | 15,88,184 |
| SHAKTIPUMP | 564.7 | -11.78% | 47,12,944 |
| FIRSTCRY | 239.7 | -11.16% | 91,81,643 |
| GTPL | 68.96 | -10.81% | 3,67,413 |
| SIGMA | 41.73 | -10.45% | 2,41,951 |
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Conclusion
The market sentiment turned in a positive way on 16 Feb 2026 as the Nifty posted a strong close which reinforced the confidence after stabilizing for a few days. The fact that the index was able to hold on to its gains and finish close to the highs indicates that the buyers are slowly taking the control back. On the other hand, the sharp divergence between gainers and losers shows that the rally still appears to be selective, coming mainly from sectors that have earnings and orders visibly growing.
It is quite evident from the movement of capital into capital goods, auto ancillaries, and hospitality sectors that these were the favored segments, while selling profits surfaced in overbought midcaps and new, age consumer stocks.
This kind of a market rewards taking well, thought, out positions and even carefully observing the strength of the sectors, rather than going for broad index, based strategies. The domestic cyclical themes may continue to benefit from the momentum as long as the index does not give up on the higher support levels. Meanwhile, the traders should be wary of run after heavily stretched stocks, as sudden reversals still remain one of the major characteristics of the current market phase.
Disclaimer: This report is a neutral summary of stock market activity collected from publicly available exchange data. It is shared for general market awareness and educational reference only. Stock prices and market conditions can change rapidly and may not remain the same at a later time. Readers are encouraged to understand risks and use their own judgment while acting on any market information. Always do thorough research or seek qualified guidance that suits your personal financial situation before making decisions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which stock gained the most today?
BHARATSE was the top gainer today with 20.00%.
Which stock fell the most today?
BETA was the top loser today with -17.74%.
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