Stock market today, Feb. 25 -- Indian stock markets witnessed a significant rise on Wednesday, following a sharp decline in the benchmark indices due to a major global tech selloff. The Sensex surged by nearly 700 points in the morning, while the Nifty 50 remained above the 25,650-level.

As of 14:11 IST, the Nifty 50 was trading flat at 25,461 . 25, and the BSE Sensex was trading at 82,217.79. The indices had dropped over 1% the previous day.

Market dynamics appear mixed, with gains in the auto, metal, pharma, and midcap sectors countered by declines in banking, FMCG, real estate, and certain defensive stocks. This trend indicates selective risk-taking rather than a widespread consensus, as investors shift their focus within sectors ami...