Share Market Rises Second Day: Sensex Up 174 Points, Investors Gain ₹1.4 Lakh Crore

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Moneycontrol•17-02-2026, 16:31
Share Market Rises Second Day: Sensex Up 174 Points, Investors Gain ₹1.4 Lakh Crore
- •Indian share market extended gains for the second consecutive day, with Sensex climbing 174 points.
- •Investors' wealth increased by approximately ₹1.40 lakh crore, bringing the total market capitalization of BSE-listed companies to ₹469.98 lakh crore.
- •Despite a weak start, the market recovered strongly, driven by buying in IT and banking stocks.
- •Midcap and smallcap indices outperformed largecaps, rising by 0.3% and 0.5% respectively.
- •ITC, Bharat Electronics, L&T, Infosys, and Asian Paints were among the top Sensex gainers, while Quality Walls (KWIL) was the biggest loser.
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