Motilal Oswal Global Dashboard – February 2026

The Motilal Oswal Global Market Snapshot provides a quick glance at index performances and economy updates from the Indian & global markets.

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Indian Market Update

• Large caps were mixed, with Nifty 50 declining 0.56%, while Nifty Next 50 gaining 2.76%. Broader markets stayed positive, as midcaps and small caps rose 1.66% and 0.75%, respectively.
• Consumer Durables, Auto and Energy recorded relatively better performance, while IT saw a sharp correction. Strong domestic demand and margin tailwinds supported consumption themes, whereas IT weakness reflects global growth concerns.
• Value continued its positive run, while Quality ended lower in February.
• Nifty 500 rose 0.38%, supported by strong contributions from Industrials, Healthcare & Consumer Discretionary. However, gains were largely offset by a sharp negative impact from IT sector.

Global Market Update

• Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 declined by 2.32% & 0.87% respectively. Industrial supported gains, while weakness in the IT sector weighed on the overall performance of the S&P 500.
• Emerging markets showed divergence – Taiwan & Korea gained on semiconductor and AI strength, while China lagged due to growth concerns. Meanwhile, developed markets outperformed the US, led by Japan and European indices.
• Gold gained on safe-haven demand, while silver declined on weaker industrial demand expectations and higher volatility. Oil stayed firm on supply risks, and a softer US dollar supported overall commodity prices.
• Crypto markets fell sharply, with Bitcoin and Ethereum declining as investors reduced risk exposure.

Economic Indicators

• Inflation in India rose to 2.75% in January, moving within the RBI’s 2 – 4% target band for the first time since august, supporting policy stability.
• FIIs recorded net inflows of ₹37,804 crore, including ₹22,615 crore into equities, suggesting renewed confidence in India’s macro stability and growth outlook.
• Domestic activity stayed resilient with Composite PMI at 59.3 and GST collections stood at ₹1.83 lakh crores.