What is Banknifty?
Banknifty is an index comprising 12 public and private banks with the highest market cap and most liquid from the Banking sector.
BANK NIFTY
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Short term - Technical Outlook
Bank Nifty continues to trade with a positive recovery bias after witnessing strong upside momentum in recent session. The index is currently hovering near the immediate 55,400 resistance zone, and a sustained breakout above this level could extend the recovery toward the broader 55,800–56,000 resistance range, which remains a crucial hurdle for further upside continuation.
On the downside, immediate support is placed near the 54,700–54,600 zone, followed by a stronger support region around 54,400–54,200, where buying interest is likely to emerge on declines. Momentum indicators have shown gradual improvement following the recent recovery, reflecting strengthening sentiment and improving participation in banking stocks. Overall, Bank Nifty sentiment remains positive with a cautious recovery bias, while sustained trading above the 56,000 resistance zone will be essential for stronger bullish confirmation.
Short term Research Report Call
Buy Above: 55500 | Targets: 55600, 55700, 55800 | Stop-loss: 55400
Sell Below: 55300 | Targets: 55200, 55100, 55500 | Stop-loss: 55400
Short term Chart
Long term - Technical Outlook
Bank Nifty took support from lower levels and is attempting a cautious recovery. Holding above the 54,000 zone may provide near-term stability to the index, while the broader 53,000 region continues to act as a strong support base. Technically, a sustained move above 54,500 is essential to strengthen positive sentiment and extend the recovery toward the 55,000 region. However, failure to hold key support zones could weaken momentum and trigger renewed selling pressure.
Long term Research Report Call
Buy Above: 55500 | Targets: 55600, 55700, 55800 | Stop-loss: 55400
Sell Below: 55300 | Targets: 55200, 55100, 55500 | Stop-loss: 55400
Long term Chart
May 26th 2026
Indian equity markets opened on a steady note and continued to trade with a cautiously optimistic undertone, as mixed but broadly constructive developments surrounding the U.S.–Iran situation helped sustain investor confidence. Reports that the United States had conducted targeted strikes on select locations in Iran initially kept markets on edge; however, reassuring comments from Donald Trump regarding progress in ongoing peace negotiations helped maintain hopes of a potential diplomatic resolution. Investors largely interpreted the developments as a calibrated geopolitical response rather than the beginning of a broader escalation, allowing overall risk appetite to remain intact.
Crude oil prices remained stable in the $90–92 per barrel range following the recent sharp correction. The stabilisation in energy prices continues to provide meaningful relief to the Indian economy by easing concerns around inflation, import costs and corporate profitability, particularly across oil-sensitive sectors.
On the currency front, USD/INR was trading near the 95.4 level against the U.S. dollar. Although the rupee has recovered significantly from recent record lows near 96.9, it continues to remain mildly under pressure amid persistent dollar strength and cautious foreign institutional positioning.
Overall, investor sentiment remains cautiously constructive. The combination of limited geopolitical escalation, improving signals from the ongoing U.S.–Iran negotiations and stable crude oil prices has helped support confidence across financial markets. Relative stability in the rupee has also contributed to the improving macro backdrop for Indian equities.
However, investors are likely to remain highly sensitive to further geopolitical developments, as any escalation in Middle East tensions or setbacks in the diplomatic process could quickly reverse the recent improvement in sentiment and revive volatility across global markets.
Technical view
Nifty 50
Nifty 50 opened near the 24,004 mark, marginally below its previous close, with early price action indicating a phase of consolidation following the recent recovery rally. The index continues to trade with a cautiously bullish undertone; however, buying interest at higher levels remains selective, reflecting the absence of strong follow-through momentum after the recent breakout above the key psychological 24,000 zone.
Technically, sustained trading above the 24,000 level could help extend the recovery towards the broader 24,200–24,400 resistance zone, where stronger supply pressure is likely to emerge.On the downside, the 23,800 region continues to act as an important immediate support area, while a decisive break below this level could drag the index towards the broader 23,600 support zone. The near-term structure remains cautiously bullish, although sustained strength above the 24,000 breakout zone will be crucial to maintain the ongoing positive momentum and support further upside in the coming sessions.
Bank Nifty
Bank Nifty opened on a flat to steady note near the 55,378 mark and is currently attempting to move above its recent resistance levels, reflecting improving sentiment across banking stocks. The index continues to trade with a cautiously positive undertone, supported by selective buying interest in heavyweight financial counters.
Technically, a sustained breakout above the 55,600 mark could strengthen bullish momentum further and open room for an advance towards the broader 55,800–56,000 resistance zone.On the downside, the 54,700–54,600 region is expected to act as an important immediate support area, while the broader 54,400–54,200 zone continues to remain a strong support base for the index. Overall, Bank Nifty sentiment remains cautiously positive, although sustained trading above the 55,400–55,600 resistance zone will be crucial for stronger bullish confirmation and continuation of the ongoing recovery momentum.
Market support level is 54,700. Market resistance level is 55,600.
Resistance 55,600
Support 54,700
FII & DII Activities
Particular
FIIs
DIIs
Net Purchase/ Sales (Cr)
25 May 2026
+821.75
+3,856.88
MTD-May (Cr)
May
-31,406.9
+60,722.36
Global Market
May 26th 2026
NASDAQ
USA
26,343.97
26th May
Dow Jones
USA
50,579.7
26th May
FTSE
UK
10,547.27
26th May
DAX
GERMAN
25,310.29
26th May
GIFT Nifty
Singapore
23,990
26th May
NIKKEI 225
Japan
64,996.09
26th May
Shanghai
China
4,145.37
26th May
S&P 500
USA
7,473.47
26th May
May 26th 2026
Top Gainers
BIOFILCHEM
37.82
HITECHCORP
200.16
BLISSGVS
381.05
MODISONLTD
251.13
Top Losers
ICICIBANK
1,286.6
SBIN
965.8
EICHERMOT
7,385
INDUSINDBK
923.25
Technicals
Check live levels for all scripts
Buy Above
55226.84
R1
55406.03
R2
55593.36
R3
55927.31
Stop Loss
55015.07
Pivot
55096.52
(All values are in INR)
Sell Below
54966.20
S1
54787.01
S2
54599.67
S3
54265.73
Stop Loss
55177.97
Classic
Woodie
Camarilla
| Method | R4 | R3 | R2 | R1 | Pivot | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 56922.65 | 56416.83 | 55911.02 | 55602.33 | 55096.52 | 54787.83 | 54282.02 | 53973.33 | 53664.65 |
| Woodie | 57589.30 | 56515.40 | 55960.30 | 55700.90 | 55145.80 | 54886.40 | 54331.30 | 54071.90 | 52702.30 |
| Camarilla | 55741.63 | 55517.64 | 55442.97 | 55368.31 | 55096.52 | 55218.99 | 55144.33 | 55069.66 | 54845.68 |
Bullish
Bearish
5 Day
47700.27
10 Day
45947.05
20 Day
44958.79
50 Day
43707.95
100 Day
42740.12
200 Day
41454.84
Moving averages sentiment chart. Bullish 12. Bearish 0.
Momentum Oscillators
Bullish
0
Bearish
1
Neutral
6
Bullish
0
Bearish
1
Neutral
6
Stoch RSI
50.00
ROC
-3.55
Ultimate
54.76
Williams
-64.18
CCI
-47.37
Stochastic
30.04
RSI
53.57
Trend Oscillators & Volatility
Bullish
1
Bearish
0
Neutral
0
Bullish
1
Bearish
0
Neutral
0
ATR
405.50
Low Volatility
MACD
551.07
Bullish
Nifty Stock List
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| Stock Name | CMP | Change (%) | Market Cap (Cr.) | Sector | Piotroski Score |
HDFCBANK | 787.35 | 0.0635 | 1211460.43 | Banks | 3 / 9 |
HDFCBANK | 604.5 | 1.0616 | 1211460.43 | Banks | 3 / 9 |
ICICIBANK | 1298.2 | 0.4954 | 926113.9 | Banks | 8 / 9 |
SBIN | 975 | 0.5569 | 895277.6 | Banks | 5 / 9 |
AXISBANK | 1308.8 | -0.183 | 407886.9 | Banks | 6 / 9 |
Market Commentary
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Analyst Certification: I/We, Ayushi Jain Research Analyst, authors, and the name subscribed to this report, hereby certify that all the views expressed in this research report accurately reflect our views about the subject issuer(s) or securities. We also certify that no part of our compensation was, is, or will be directly or indirectly related to the specific recommendation(s) or view(s) in this report. NISM Research Analyst registration number – NISM-201900015194.
Banknifty is an index comprising 12 public and private banks with the highest market cap and most liquid from the Banking sector.