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 remains stuck within a broader corrective and consolidation phase, trading below its key moving averages while continuing to encounter supply at higher levels. On the upside, 56,700–56,800 stands as the key resistance zone, and only a sustained move above 57,000 would meaningfully lift overall sentiment.
On the downside, 56,100–56,000 serves as the immediate support; a failure to hold this band could extend weakness toward the next support at 55,800–55,700. Overall, the near-term outlook for Bank Nifty stays cautious, with a decisive breakout above resistance needed to shift the structure toward a more constructive bias.
Short term Research Report Call
Buy Above: 56400 | Targets: 56500, 56600, 56700 | Stop-loss: 56300
Sell Below: 56200 | Targets: 56100, 56000, 55900 | Stop-loss: 56300
Short term Chart
Long term - Technical Outlook
Bank Nifty continues to trade cautiously facing resistance at higher levels. A sustained break above 57,000 will be crucial to maintain stability, while the index continues to trade in a weak technical structure. A sustained move above 56,800 could provide some stability and trigger a recovery toward 57,000–57,500. However, failure to reclaim this zone is likely to keep selling pressure intact. On the downside, 55,800–55,700 remains the crucial support zone. A decisive break below 55,500 could accelerate the decline toward 55,200–55,000. Overall, the short- and medium-term technical outlook remains bearish, with the index vulnerable to selling pressure at higher levels.
Long term Research Report Call
Buy Above: 56400 | Targets: 56500, 56600, 56700 | Stop-loss: 56300
Sell Below: 56200 | Targets: 56100, 56000, 55900 | Stop-loss: 56300
Long term Chart
September 23rd 2026
Indian equity markets opened largely flat, with metal stocks emerging as the early outperformers, gaining more than 1%. Broader sentiment remains cautious, however, as investors continue to track crude oil prices, currency movements and developments on the geopolitical front.
WTI crude is trading around the $89–$90-a-barrel range, pressured by signs of improving Gulf supply and renewed hopes for U.S.-Iran talks. The softer oil prices are offering some relief to the broader macro backdrop, while the rupee remains sensitive to movements in crude and is currently trading around ?95.60 per dollar.
Geopolitical uncertainty, however, remains elevated. President Donald Trump said U.S. officials had a “very good” meeting with an Iranian delegation in New York, although the talks have yet to translate into a clear or lasting de-escalation. Until there is greater clarity on the diplomatic process and the broader regional conflict, investors are likely to remain cautious, with oil prices and geopolitical developments continuing to shape market sentiment.
Technical View
Nifty 50
Nifty 50 opened just above its previous close near the 23,352 mark and continues to trade within the previous session’s range, indicating a lack of strong directional momentum. The index remains in a cautious phase, with sustained buying yet to emerge at higher levels. The 23,500 level remains an important hurdle; a sustained and decisive breakout above this zone could improve the near-term technical structure and support a recovery toward the 23,600 region.
On the downside, the 23,300 zone remains the immediate support, followed by the 23,200–23,100 zone. Momentum has shown a gradual improvement, with the RSI edging higher and hovering around 38. However, it remains in weak territory, suggesting that the recovery is still developing and requires stronger buying participation for confirmation.
Bank Nifty
Bank Nifty opened largely flat near the 56,210 mark and continues to trade within a broader consolidation structure. The index remains comparatively stable above the 56,000 region, but momentum remains subdued, indicating that strong bullish momentum has yet to emerge. On the upside, the 56,700–56,800 zone remains the immediate resistance area. A sustained breakout above these levels could strengthen the near-term recovery and open the way toward the 57,300–57,500 region.
On the downside, 56,000–56,100 remains the crucial support region. Holding above 56,000 would help preserve the current stability, while a decisive break below this level could reignite selling pressure and expose the index to the 55,800–55,700 zone. Overall, the near-term technical outlook for Bank Nifty remains cautious and range-bound. The index needs sustained buying above 56,800 to strengthen the recovery, while 56,000 remains the key support level to defend.
Market support level is 56,000. Market resistance level is 56,700.
Resistance 56,700
Support 56,000
FII & DII Activities
Particular
FIIs
DIIs
Net Purchase/ Sales (Cr)
22 Sep 2026
-3,809.99
+4,120.07
MTD-May (Cr)
September
-11,427.13
+43,136.02
Global Market
September 23rd 2026
NASDAQ
USA
27,244.28
23rd September
Dow Jones
USA
51,863.69
23rd September
FTSE
UK
10,708.33
23rd September
DAX
GERMAN
25,578.85
23rd September
GIFT Nifty
Singapore
23,447
23rd September
NIKKEI 225
Japan
65,018.95
23rd September
Shanghai
China
3,941.16
23rd September
S&P 500
USA
7,764.64
23rd September
September 23rd 2026
Top Gainers
HEROMOTORS
98.4
FRONTSP
1,394.6
PREMIERPOL
94.69
CUBEXTUB
125.82
Top Losers
M&M
3,042.1
TECHM
1,550.7
ADANIENSOL
1,381.4
NTPC
327.65
Technicals
Check live levels for all scripts
Buy Above
56306.68
R1
56423.71
R2
56546.06
R3
56764.16
Stop Loss
56168.37
Pivot
56221.57
(All values are in INR)
Sell Below
56136.45
S1
56019.43
S2
55897.08
S3
55678.98
Stop Loss
56274.76
Classic
Woodie
Camarilla
| Method | R4 | R3 | R2 | R1 | Pivot | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 57119.65 | 56936.58 | 56753.52 | 56404.63 | 56221.57 | 55872.68 | 55689.62 | 55340.73 | 54991.85 |
| Woodie | 57775.96 | 56853.68 | 56712.06 | 56321.73 | 56180.11 | 55789.78 | 55648.16 | 55257.83 | 54584.26 |
| Camarilla | 56348.32 | 56202.04 | 56153.27 | 56104.51 | 56221.57 | 56006.99 | 55958.23 | 55909.46 | 55763.18 |
Bullish
Bearish
5 Day
47929.25
10 Day
46071.95
20 Day
45024.21
50 Day
43734.89
100 Day
42753.73
200 Day
41461.67
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 | 713 | -1.1781 | 1113520.29 | Banks | 3 / 9 |
HDFCBANK | 604.5 | 1.0616 | 1113520.29 | Banks | 3 / 9 |
ICICIBANK | 1347.6 | -0.8243 | 975515.9 | Banks | 8 / 9 |
SBIN | 988.7 | -0.2723 | 914846.5 | Banks | 5 / 9 |
KOTAKBANK | 416.5 | 0.3614 | 412728.243 | Banks | 6 / 9 |
Market Commentary
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Banknifty is an index comprising 12 public and private banks with the highest market cap and most liquid from the Banking sector.