New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Stock market today: A recap

Indian stock markets saw bearish sentiment prevail, as previously highlighted, play out at the open on February 17, with selling pressure at lower levels dragging prices down, reinforcing the market's fragile trend. However, broader indices snapped an eight-day losing streak, closing marginally higher after a volatile session.

The Nifty settled around 22,950, supported by gains in pharmaceutical, metal, and financial stocks. Despite a weak start amid mixed global cues, Indian indices faced selling pressure for most of the day. Mid-session buying, however, helped recover from intraday lows, leading to a positive close.

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