loading . . . Markets open lower amid mixed global cues; turn volatile later  Among the Sensex constituents, PowerGrid, HDFC Bank, NTPC, Bajaj Finserv, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Eternal, HCL Technologies, ITC, Trent, Asian Paints, and Tata Steel were the gainers. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty began the trade on a weak note on Monday (February 16, 2026), tracking a mixed trend in global markets, but later turned volatile as investors engaged in selective buying after early losses. https://ashanewsnetwork.com/News/21073/