The Week That Was (Feb. 23–27, 2026)

 The Week That Was (Feb. 23–27, 2026)

When Dalal Street Started Calm… and Then Decided to Practice Skydiving 📉😅

If the stock market had a mood this week, it would be “optimistic on Monday, confused by Wednesday, and slightly dramatic by Friday.”

Dalal Street had a rather bumpy ride, with volatility making frequent appearances and investors nervously refreshing their trading screens like people waiting for exam results.

By the time Friday (Feb. 27) rolled around, the market clearly decided it needed a nap.

The BSE Sensex tumbled over 960 points to around 81,287, while the Nifty 50 slipped about 318 points to roughly 25,178, falling below the 25,200 level.

To add some drama, the late-week slide wiped out over ₹5 lakh crore in market value, reminding investors that markets can be generous one day and ruthless the next.

In short: volatility was the star performer this week.

Key Domestic Drivers 🏦🚗💻

Several factors teamed up to spoil the market’s mood.

Banking stocks — usually the dependable backbone of the indices — decided to take a breather and pulled the benchmarks lower.

Auto stocks also struggled, with major automobile companies facing selling pressure.

Meanwhile, the IT sector continued to look uneasy.
Concerns about artificial intelligence reshaping traditional IT services made investors slightly nervous, leading to one of the sector’s weaker monthly performances in recent years.

Add a bit of profit-booking, some foreign investor selling, and the usual pre-data caution… and you get a recipe for a market wobble.

Major Players During the Week 🎭

Some heavyweight stocks had a noticeable influence on the market’s direction:

• HDFC Bank – Weakness in financial stocks weighed on the indices.

• ICICI Bank – Banking sector pressure affected benchmark performance.

• Mahindra & Mahindra – One of the notable losers during the late-week decline.

• Maruti Suzuki – Auto sector weakness added to market pressure.

• Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services – IT stocks remained under scrutiny amid global tech concerns.

Some of these stocks seemed to spend the week asking the market:
“Is it me… or is it the global economy?”

Top Gainers in the Indian Market 🟢

Even during a rough week, a few stocks managed to stay relatively cheerful.

• Sun Pharmaceutical Industries – Defensive pharma buying provided support.

• Infosys – Saw occasional recovery buying during the week.

• Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone – Benefited from strong early-week interest.

These stocks didn’t exactly throw a party, but they at least avoided the panic exit door.

Top Losers in the Indian Market 🔴

Some stocks had a much tougher week.

Among the prominent laggards were:

• Mahindra & Mahindra

• Maruti Suzuki

• Bharti Airtel

• Trent Limited

Selling pressure across auto, telecom, and consumer sectors contributed to the broader decline.

By Friday, even investors with strong nerves were quietly saying:
“Maybe I’ll just check my portfolio next week…”

Global Market Snapshot 🌍

The global backdrop wasn’t exactly calm either.

United States 

Major U.S. indices such as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite faced pressure amid concerns about AI disruption and tariff uncertainties.

Europe 

European equities held up relatively well. The STOXX Europe 600 extended gains, supported by strong corporate earnings and steady investor inflows.

Commodities & Macro

• Gold prices strengthened as investors looked for safe-haven assets.

• Crude Oil prices edged higher amid geopolitical tensions.

So while global markets weren’t exactly collapsing, they certainly weren’t offering Dalal Street much comfort either.

The Takeaway 📊

The week ended on a decidedly weak note for Indian equities.

Pressure in banking and auto stocks, continued caution around the technology sector, and global uncertainty combined to trigger a broad sell-off toward the end of the week.

Despite improving corporate earnings earlier in the month, volatility remained elevated, and investors adopted a cautious stance heading into the next week.

In other words:

The market reminded us — yet again — that patience, discipline, and a strong cup of coffee are essential tools for investors. ☕📈

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Capital Market Chronicles – Episode 285: TECHNICAL ANALYSIS – MARKET INTERNALS (Part V)

 🌟 Capital Market Chronicles – Episode 285: TECHNICAL ANALYSIS – MARKET INTERNALS (Part V)

“Internals don’t predict. They prepare.” 🧠📈

Now we bring structure to practice.

🎯 Using Internals in Bull Markets

If price rises AND:

• ADL rises

• New highs expand

• Volume confirms

→ Trend likely healthy.

If price rises but internals weaken → caution.

Divergence often precedes reversal.

🎯 Using Internals in Bear Markets

High PCR + improving breadth
while price still declines?

Selling pressure may be fading.

Internals often turn before price.

🔗 Combining with Other Tools

Market Internals work best when combined with:

• Moving Averages

• RSI

• Support & Resistance

• Volume Profile

If multiple tools align, probability improves.

Confluence builds confidence.

⚠ Limitations

Market Internals are powerful.

But not perfect.

In sideways markets, signals can conflict.

No single metric should dictate decisions.

Internals provide context.

Context improves judgement.

🏁 Final Takeaway

Price shows movement.

Market Internals reveal condition.

Healthy markets have:

✔ Broad participation
✔ Confirming volume
✔ Balanced sentiment

Weak markets hide fragility behind strong price charts.

The smart trader watches beneath the surface.

Because the market doesn’t just move.

It breathes.

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Capital Market Chronicles – Episode 284: TECHNICAL ANALYSIS – MARKET INTERNALS (Part IV)

 🌟 Capital Market Chronicles – Episode 284: TECHNICAL ANALYSIS – MARKET INTERNALS (Part IV)

“When everyone agrees, risk quietly increases.” ⚠️📊

Now we step into psychology.

Because markets are emotional machines.

📊 1. Put–Call Ratio (PCR)

Measures puts vs calls.

High PCR → fear dominates.
Low PCR → optimism dominates.

Extremes matter most.

When everyone buys protection, panic may be near exhaustion.

When everyone buys calls, optimism may be overpriced.

Markets reverse at emotional extremes — not at comfort.

💰 2. Margin Debt

Tracks borrowed money used to buy stocks.

Rising margin debt during a bull run:

• Signals confidence

• But also leverage risk

High leverage amplifies gains.

And magnifies pain.

Excessive margin debt often appears near market peaks.

Because optimism loves borrowing.

🐂 Bull vs 🐻 Bear Conditions

In bull markets:

Strong breadth + healthy sentiment = sustainable strength.

In bear markets:

Extreme fear can signal potential bottoms.

Sentiment doesn’t predict timing.

But extremes often mark turning zones.

Psychology is invisible in price charts.

But it is visible in internals.

And ignoring sentiment is like ignoring weather before sailing.

Next: Practical application, divergences, and limitations.

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Capital Market Chronicles – Episode 283: TECHNICAL ANALYSIS – MARKET INTERNALS (Part III)

 🌟 Capital Market Chronicles – Episode 283: TECHNICAL ANALYSIS – MARKET INTERNALS (Part III)

“Participation matters. But conviction matters more.” 📊🔥

Now we move from how many are participating to how intensely they are participating.

📈 1. Cumulative Volume Index (CVI)

Tracks whether volume is accumulating or distributing over time.

If rising prices are supported by increasing volume → strength.

If prices rise but volume weakens → caution.

Volume confirms commitment.

Without volume, rallies lack stamina.

📉 2. TRIN (Arms Index)

Measures advancing vs declining stocks adjusted for volume.

It combines breadth and volume.

• TRIN < 1 → bullish pressure

• TRIN > 1 → bearish pressure

TRIN highlights whether buyers or sellers have force behind them.

It’s not about activity.It’s about dominance.

📊 3. Open Interest

Tracks total outstanding contracts in futures and options.

Rising price + rising open interest → new money entering trend.
Rising price + falling open interest → short covering.

The difference?

One builds trends.

The other exhausts them.

Open Interest tells you whether commitment is increasing or simply unwinding.

Volume and participation intensity reveal seriousness.

Markets whisper through price.

They shout through volume.

Next: Sentiment, leverage, and the psychology of excess.

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Capital Market Chronicles – Episode 282: TECHNICAL ANALYSIS – MARKET INTERNALS (Part II)

 🌟 Capital Market Chronicles – Episode 282: TECHNICAL ANALYSIS – MARKET INTERNALS (Part II)

“If everyone’s not dancing, the party won’t last.” 🎉📉

Welcome to Market Breadth.

Breadth answers a simple but powerful question:

👉 How many stocks are actually participating in this move?

Because an index can rise…
while most stocks quietly decline.

📊 1. Advance–Decline Line (ADL)

Measures the difference between advancing and declining stocks.

If more stocks rise than fall → ADL rises.
If more fall than rise → ADL declines.

Why It Matters:

If the index is climbing but ADL is falling —
that’s divergence.

Translation:

“The generals are advancing. The soldiers are retreating.”

That rarely ends well.

📊 2. Advance–Decline Ratio (ADR)

A ratio of advancing stocks to declining stocks.

• 2:1 → strong participation

• 1:2 → weakness

It gives a proportional measure of internal strength.

🚀 3. Breadth Thrust

Occurs when participation surges suddenly.

This often signals:

• Powerful rallies

• Major trend shifts

It’s like the market saying:

“Fine. We’re all in.”

📈 4. High–Low Index (HLI)

Tracks new 52-week highs vs new lows.

When new highs dominate, strength is broad.

When new lows dominate, internal weakness spreads.

📊 5. New Highs–New Lows Ratio

Compares stocks hitting fresh highs versus fresh lows.

If markets are rising but new highs shrink —
momentum may be fading.

Breadth exposes sustainability.

Without participation, trends weaken.

Next: Volume, Open Interest, and TRIN — measuring participation intensity.

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🌟 Capital Market Chronicles – Episode 281: TECHNICAL ANALYSIS – MARKET INTERNALS (Part I)

 🌟 Capital Market Chronicles – Episode 281: TECHNICAL ANALYSIS – MARKET INTERNALS (Part I)

“Price is the headline. Internals are the full report.” 📰📊

If you’ve ever looked at a rising index and thought,

“Everything looks strong!”

— pause.

Sometimes the market smiles in public and limps in private.

That’s where Market Internals step in.

🔍 Why Price Alone Isn’t Enough

Price tells you what happened.

Market Internals tell you:

• Who participated

• How many participated

• Whether conviction was real

• Whether optimism is sustainable

A market can rise because:

• Broad participation exists

• Or five heavyweight stocks are doing all the lifting

Both look identical on a price chart.

But internally?

Very different stories.

🧠 What Are Market Internals?

Market Internals are a collection of indicators that measure the underlying health, participation, sentiment, and strength of the market.

They analyse:

• 📊 Market Breadth

• 💭 Market Sentiment

• 💪 Market Strength

• 🔄 Market Dynamics

Think of them as diagnostic tools.

Price is the body temperature.

Internals are the blood test.

🎯 The Four Pillars

1️⃣ Breadth

How many stocks are participating in the move?

If 80% of stocks rise, that’s strength.
If 10% rise and 90% struggle, that’s narrow leadership.

Narrow leadership often cracks.

2️⃣ Sentiment

Are traders optimistic?
Too optimistic?

Markets often turn when emotions reach extremes.

Excess greed and extreme fear are both warning lights.

3️⃣ Strength

Is the trend backed by internal momentum?

Or is it running on fumes?

Internals reveal internal power — not just external appearance.

4️⃣ Dynamics

Are conditions shifting?

Sometimes price hasn’t reversed yet —
but internals already have.

And internals often move first.

Market Internals don’t predict the future.

They reveal the condition of the present.

And informed traders respect conditions.

Next: We break down Breadth indicators — the true measure of participation.

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Target Price & Expected Return Calculator

 🎯 Target Price & Expected Return Calculator

Because “Kitna Bechna Hai?” Shouldn’t Be a Guess 😄📈

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Let’s be honest.

Most traders know what they want from a trade…
but not what price they actually need to get there.

You buy a stock at ₹250 and think:

“If it goes to ₹275, I’ll book profits.”

Sounds reasonable.
Until charges enter the room like uninvited relatives. 😅

Brokerage.
STT.
Exchange charges.
GST.
Stamp duty.
DP charges.

Suddenly, your “nice little profit” quietly disappears.

That’s exactly why we built the Target Price & Expected Return Calculator is one of the 45 Stock Market Pedia calculators designed to bring clarity before the trade, not regret after it.

🤔 What This Calculator Really Answers

This calculator solves one painfully important question:

👉 “At what price do I ACTUALLY need to sell to earn my desired return?”

Not gross profit.
Not gut feeling.
Net return — after all charges.

It tells you:

• Your break-even price

• Your exact target price for a chosen return %

• Your true net profit, not the imaginary one in your head

No mental math.
No Excel gymnastics.
No “I think this should work”.

🧾 Charges: Because the Market Never Forgets to Collect

This calculator doesn’t ignore reality.

It includes all major Indian market charges on both buy and sell sides:

✔ Brokerage (percentage or flat)
✔ STT (delivery & intraday rules handled properly)
✔ Exchange transaction charges
✔ SEBI charges
✔ Stamp duty
✔ GST
✔ DP charges (for delivery sell)

In short, what you pay is what it calculates.

📦 Delivery or Intraday? The Calculator Knows the Difference

Markets don’t treat delivery and intraday the same — and neither does this tool.

🔁 Delivery Trades

• STT on both buy & sell

• Stamp duty on buy

• DP charges on sell

⚡ Intraday Trades

• Lower STT (sell side only)

• No DP charges

• Different stamp duty

You just select the trade type.
The calculator handles the math — quietly and correctly.

💰 Percentage Brokerage or Flat Brokerage? Try Both

Some brokers charge a percentage.
Some charge a flat fee per side.

Instead of guessing:

“Will flat brokerage be cheaper here?”

This calculator politely says:

“Try both. Numbers don’t lie.” 😄

Switch between brokerage types and instantly see how your target price changes.

📊 Break-Even Price: The Unsung Hero

Before dreaming of profits, one price matters more than anything:

👉 Break-even price

This is the price where:

• Your profit = ₹0

• Your ego is safe

• Your trade has officially “not failed” 😄

The calculator shows this clearly — so you know how much the stock must move just to cover costs.

Eye-opening? Usually, yes.

🔍 The Breakdown Table: Where Reality Hits Home

This is where traders pause… and stare.

The calculator shows a full charge-wise breakdown:

• Brokerage

• STT

• Exchange

• SEBI

• GST

• Stamp duty

• DP charges

Separated neatly into:

• Buy side

• Sell side

• Total impact

This is usually the moment people say:

“Wait… charges are THIS much?” 😲

Yes.
And now you know — before clicking Buy.

⚠️ What If My Target Isn’t Achievable?

The calculator is honest.

If your desired return % is not realistically achievable within reasonable price limits, it tells you upfront.

No false hope.
No magical targets.
Just a gentle reminder to:

• Lower expectations

• Re-check inputs

• Or rethink the trade

Markets reward clarity, not optimism alone.

🧠 Why This Calculator Is Sneakily Powerful

Because it quietly teaches you that:

✔ Small price moves don’t always mean small profits
✔ Charges matter more than you think
✔ Planning exits is as important as entering
✔ Hope is not a strategy — math is

It turns:

“I’ll sell around here…”

into:

“I need to sell exactly here.”

⚠️ A Small Disclaimer (Because We’re Responsible Adults)

This calculator is for educational and planning purposes only.

Markets fluctuate.
Returns are never guaranteed.
But informed decisions beat guesswork every single time.

🏁 Final Thought

Good traders don’t just ask:

“Will the price go up?”

They ask:

“At what price does this trade actually make sense?”

The Target Price & Expected Return Calculator gives you that answer - clearly, honestly, and without drama.

Because profits feel better when you know exactly why you earned them 😄📈

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