Stock Market News, Feb. 26 -- The main domestic stock indices, Nifty 50 and Sensex, finished on a mixed note on Tuesday, with the Sensex registering a modest increase while the Nifty 50 ended lower.

The Sensex gained 147.71 points, concluding at 74,602.12, whereas the Nifty 50 fell by 5.80 points to close at 22,547.55. Indian markets will be closed today (Wednesday, February 26) on account of Maha Shivratri. The expiration of the Nifty 50's monthly derivatives contracts is set for Thursday, February 27, which may lead to increased volatility as traders adjust their positions, according to analysts.

Both the Nifty 50 and Sensex are down 14% and 13% from the all-time highs reached in September, shaken by an economic slowdown, declining co...