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24-Feb-20261 min readvipin kumar

Trump threatens ‘higher’ and ‘worse’ tariffs on trading partners ‘playing games’ after SC ruling- Daily Market Update 24th Feb 2026

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US President Donald Trump on Monday warned trading partners of ‘higher’ and ‘worse’ tariffs if they ‘play games’ following the Supreme Court’s verdict against his sweeping tariffs.

“Any country that wants to ‘play games’ with a ridiculous supreme court decision, especially those that have ‘Ripped Off’ the USA for years, and even decades, will be met with a much higher tariff, and worse, than that which they just recently agreed to. BUYER BEWARE!!!,” said Trump in a post on Truth Social.

Overview and Outlook

Global Stock Market Today

  • US equity markets settled lower in range 1% to 1.66%.
  • European equity markets too ended lower in range 0.2% to 1%.
  • Asian equity markets are trading mix.
  • GIFT Nifty is trading down by 140 points, Nifty futures likely to open around 25580 levels.

 

News highlights from across the globe

  • Stocks retreated and bonds strengthened as mounting worries about how artificial intelligence could erode corporate earnings added to the caution already triggered by ongoing tariff uncertainty.
  • Asian equities trading mix as renewed worries over how artificial intelligence may weigh on corporate earnings extended the risk‑off mood from Wall Street. Lingering uncertainty around U.S. tariff policy further dampened sentiment across regional markets.
  • Oil prices were steadier, even as geopolitical tensions remained elevated. West Texas Intermediate traded near $66 a barrel

 

Important news updates from the domestic front

  • Samvardhana Motherson launches a new automotive lighting unit in Gujarat via a joint venture with Marelli Europe SPA.
  • Lupin receives European Commission approval for its Ranibizumab biosimilar.
  • Waaree Energies’s arm signs an agreement with ZFI to expand a 2.5-GW electrolyser project in Uttar Pradesh and bags a separate 500 MW solar module order from an unnamed producer.
  • Concor signs an MoU with Vizhinjam International Seaport to develop a Container Freight Station in Kerala.
  • HFCL: The company joins a global consortium to collaborate on the development of Hollow-Core Fiber technology.
  • Bharti Airtel plans to invest Rs 20,000 crore over the next few years to capitalise its NBFC arm, Airtel Money.
  • Granules India approves the preferential allotment of 2.5 crore convertible warrants and 51.3 lakh equity shares.
  • MedPlus Health’s arm receives a three-day drug license suspension order for one of its retail stores in Telangana.
  • Morepen Labs secures a commercial supply order worth Rs 825 crore under a CDMO arrangement from a global pharma company.
  • Cholamandalam Investment & Finance allots 1 lakh non-convertible securities to raise Rs 1,000 crore, including a greenshoe option.
  • PC Jeweller: The company’s arm incorporates PCJ Mining SARL in the Republic of Chad.
  • RBL Bank: Chandan Sinha is re-appointed as the Non-Executive (Part-Time) Chairman, effective May 21.
  • Easy Trip Planners (EaseMyTrip) incorporates a new arm, EaseMyTrip Academy.
  • Avenue Supermarts (DMart) opens three new stores across Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, taking its total store count to 452.
  • NBCC (India) secures a Rs 76 crore construction order from Dharanidhar University in Odisha.
  • IDFC FIRST Bank clarifies that recent price volatility followed the identification of a Rs 590 crore fraud at its Chandigarh branch, noting that government de-empanelment reports are part of the ordinary course of business.
  • Cyients arm incorporates a US-based entity, CDS Lavender Holdings.

 

Nifty Overview & Outlook

Benchmark Nifty index ended higher at 25713 spot levels after adding 142 points to its previous closing values in an otherwise lackluster trading session.

Broader markets underperformed the benchmark as Small cap index settled on a slightly positive note whereas Mid cap index was down 0.43%.

Performance on the sectoral front was mix. Amongst them, PSU Bank index was at the top of the tally, gained 1.36% followed by Mid Small Healthcare index that rose 1.03%. On the other hand, IT and Chemical index were at the bottom of the tally, fell around 1.5% each.

Technically, Nifty index is trading in a congestion range having immediate resistance around 25800-25850 spot zone and supports around 25350-25250 spot zone. A sustained trading below 25600 spot levels might drag it towards the lower end of the congestion range i.e. 25350-25250 spot levels. Conversely, a decisive close above 25850 might lead it towards 26050 spot levels in near term.

 

Derivatives Overview & Outlook

Yesterday, Nifty and Finnifty futures rose on long buildup, added 6.8% & 12.8% of open interest respectively, on the other hand, Banknifty and Finnifty futures added around 5% of open interest each without any significant change in the prices.

Performance on the sectoral front was mix. Amongst them, short covering were seen among Cement, Finance, Infrastructure & Pharma along with some long buildup among Oil & Gas Stocks. On the other hand, short buildup was seen among Banking & Chemical stocks.

On option front, put writing along with some call addition was seen at multiple strikes. Maximum positions are at 26000 CE followed by 26500 CE and 25500 PE followed by 25000 PE.

 

 

Institutional Trading Activity

Yesterday, FIIs bought stocks worth Rs 3484 Cr in the cash segment, bought index futures worth Rs 687 Cr also bought stocks futures worth Rs 2982 Cr. DIIs were net sellers in the cash segment to the tune of Rs 1292 Cr.

 

Nifty Futures, Banknifty Futures and Finnifty Futures Key Levels

Nifty – Resistances 25850-25960; Supports 25600-25500

Banknifty – Resistances 61600-62000; Supports 61000-60600

Finnifty – Resistances 28550-28700; Supports -28400- 28300

 

F&O Security in Ban Today:  SAIL

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