Stock market today, Feb. 19 -- The Indian stock market is likely to trade with a mildly positive bias, extending the steady multi-session recovery seen in recent days. The upmove continues to be led by sustained strength in banking and financials, along with momentum in select energy, metal, and consumer segments. Robust and consistent DII inflows remain the key stabilising force underpinning the market, helping absorb volatility and support dips. However, near-term sentiment is expected to remain measured, with selective profit-taking in high-valuation pockets and lingering uncertainty in the IT sector amid global concerns about AI-led disruption.

Speaking on the outlook of the Indian stock market today, Ponmudi R, CEO at Enrich Money, ...