Sensex Prediction for Wednesday by experts: Bounce back or breakdown on Feb 25? Crucial support, resistance levels to watch

Sensex Prediction for Wednesday, February 25 by experts: The Indian equity markets are set to enter the trading session on Wednesday, February 25, on a shaky footing following a brutal sell-off that wiped out over 1 per cent of the BSE Sensex's value in a single session.

After a 1,068-point decline on Tuesday, February 24, analysts suggest that the first hour of Wednesday's trade will be the ‘make-or-break’ moment to determine if the stock market can form a stable base or if the downward spiral will continue.

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled more than 1 per cent today, dragged down by heavy losses in IT stocks amid concerns over artificial intelligence-led disruption and renewed trade-related uncertainties.

Besides, the rising global crude prices amid escalating US-Iran tensions and sluggish global cues also hit investor sentiment.

Snapping its two-session gains, the 30-share BSE Sensex plummeted 1,068.74 points, or 1.28 per cent, to settle at 82,225.92. During the day, the benchmark plunged 1,359.93 points, or 1.63 per cent, to hit an intraday low of 81,934.73.

A total of 2,802 stocks declined, while 1,422 advanced and 143 remained unchanged on the BSE.

The 50-share NSE Nifty fell 288.35 points, or 1.12 per cent, to close at 25,424.65. In the intraday session, it depreciated by 385.4 points, or 1.49 per cent, to hit a low of 25,327.60.

As many as 32 of its components ended in the red while 18 settled in the green territory.

Hitesh Tailor, Technical Research Analyst, said, “On 24th February 2026, the BSE Sensex plunged sharply to close at 82,225.95, falling by nearly 1,068.74 points (−1.28%), as broad-based selling swept through Indian markets. The decline was driven by renewed risk-off sentiment, steep losses in IT stocks, and fresh tariff-related concerns emerging from the U.S. The Nifty50 also slipped below the 25,350 mark, underscoring widespread weakness across sectors and a decisive shift toward defensive positioning among investors.”

Sensex Prediction for Wednesday, February 25 by experts

Stock market analysts have outlined a cautious-to-bearish roadmap for Wednesday's intraday movement.

SEBI-registered analyst Vipin Dixena said, “On the intraday chart, Sensex continues to trade under pressure, after failing to sustain above 83,020 resistance. Price is trading below the 50 EMA, which is sloping downward — indicating short-term bearish momentum remains intact.”

Sensex Prediction for Wednesday: Technical levels to watch

“Immediate resistance is placed at 82,350. A sustained move above this resistance can trigger short covering towards 83,000. On the downside, 82,000 is the key support zone; a breakdown below this level may accelerate selling towards lower levels,” Dixena said.

He further stated that overall bias remains cautious-to-bearish. “The first hour tomorrow will be crucial to confirm whether this is a base formation or continuation of the downtrend,” the analyst concluded.

Sensex Prediction for Wednesday by Hitesh Tailor

“On the technical front, the index traded below recent intermediate pivot levels and eventually settled near the session lows, indicating persistent selling pressure and cautious positioning in the near term,” Tailor said.

Sensex Prediction for Wednesday: Supports, resistance levels

The support zone at 81,700–81,800 remains a crucial demand area where dip-buying interest may emerge if weakness persists, while 83,000 stands as the immediate resistance hurdle, where any rebound attempt is likely to encounter supply pressure and profit booking, he said.

On the market bias for Wednesday, Tailor said, “Following the sharp reversal and broad-based selling pressure, the near-term bias remains cautious to bearish. A sustained move back above the 83,000 mark would be required to signal any meaningful improvement in sentiment and short-term momentum.”

Gainers, losers on Tuesday, Feb 24

Tech Mahindra emerged as the biggest laggard, declining by 6.6 per cent, followed by HCL Technologies, Eternal, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Larsen & Toubro, Trent, Bharti Airtel, HDFC Bank, Bharat Electronics Ltd and ICICI Bank.

On the other hand, NTPC, Hindustan Unilever, Tata Steel, PowerGrid, Titan, Reliance Industries, Axis Bank, and Sun Pharmaceuticals were among the gainers.

Broader and sectoral indices on Tuesday

Broader indices also ended in the negative territory, with the BSE Smallcap Select Index falling 0.68 per cent, while the Midcap Select Index slipped 0.54 per cent.

Among the sectoral indices, Focused IT dropped the most by 4.80 per cent, followed by Information Technology by 4.53 per cent, Realty by 2.61 per cent, Telecommunication by 1.79 per cent, Consumer Discretionary by 1.12 per cent, and Industrials by 0.91 per cent.

On the other hand, Metal, Oil & Gas, Power, Energy, Utilities, Commodities, FMCG, Healthcare, PSU Bank, and Capital Goods, among others, finished in the green.

On Monday, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 479.95 points to settle at 83,294.66, while the NSE Nifty advanced 141.75 points to close at 25,713.

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