India stock market today: Sensex rises 480 points, Nifty tops 25,700 on tariff relief; IDFC First Bank dives
Mumbai, Feb 23, 2026, 22:48 — The session ended with the market closed. Indian equities climbed on Monday, after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's broad tariffs—a move that helped quiet some trade nerves. The Nifty 50 advanced 0.55% to 25,713, while the Sensex finished 0.58% stronger at 83,294.66. Financials picked up 0.9%, with state-run lenders outperforming at 1.4%. Out of 16 sectors, only three lagged; the IT index dropped 1.4%. IDFC First Bank slumped 16% following news of a suspected fraud.