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Short term - Technical Outlook

Bank Nifty continues to demonstrate comparatively stronger technical resilience, although the index remains within a broader consolidation range. The 57,800–58,000 region remains the key resistance zone, where the index has repeatedly encountered selling pressure. A sustained breakout above 58,000 would strengthen the recovery structure and could pave the way towards the 58,300–58,500 levels.
 
On the downside, 57,300–57,200 remains the immediate support zone, followed by the stronger 57,000 level. Sustaining above these support levels will be important to preserve the prevailing recovery structure, while a decisive break below 57,000 could trigger renewed selling pressure and expose the index to lower support levels. Overall, the near-term technical outlook remains cautiously constructive. A sustained move above 58,000 would strengthen the bullish setup, while failure to clear the resistance band could keep the index range-bound.

 

Short term Research Report Call
Buy Above: 57600 | Targets: 57700, 57800, 57900 | Stop-loss: 57500
Sell Below: 57400 | Targets: 57300, 57200, 57100 | Stop-loss: 57500

Short term Chart

Long term - Technical Outlook

Bank Nifty continues to display relative strength but faces resistance at higher levels. Holding above 57,500 will be crucial to maintain stability, while a break below this level could drag the index towards the 57,300–57,200 region. Technically, 58,000 remains the key resistance zone, and a sustained breakout above this level could strengthen bullish momentum. Overall, the near-term outlook remains cautious.

Long term Research Report Call
Buy Above: 57600 | Targets: 57700, 57800, 57900 | Stop-loss: 57500
Sell Below: 57400 | Targets: 57300, 57200, 57100 | Stop-loss: 57500

Long term Chart

Market View

August 31st 2026

Indian equity markets opened on a cautiously lower note as renewed U.S.–Iran military tensions continue to weigh on global risk sentiment and raise concerns over potential disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. WTI crude remains elevated near the $85 per barrel mark, while the Indian rupee remains relatively stable around the 95.4–95.5 zone. 
 
Sectorally, selling pressure is visible across the market, with metals and media stocks declining more than 2%, while the IT sector is also down nearly 2%, reflecting the broader cautious risk environment.
 
Gold and silver witnessed a sharp pullback following Warsh’s hawkish remarks that the Fed’s 2% PCE inflation target is “firm and fixed.” The comments lifted September rate-hike odds and erased most of August’s near-record 15%+ gain in gold. Silver also declined alongside gold as rate-hike expectations firmed and the dollar strengthened, though its longer-term outlook remains supported by a falling gold-to-silver ratio and robust industrial demand.
 
Looking ahead, the upcoming India GDP growth data and the U.S. non-farm payrolls report will remain key near-term catalysts. The data points are likely to provide important cues on domestic growth momentum, global rate expectations and overall investor risk appetite, potentially shaping the near-term direction of Indian equities.

Technical view

Nifty 50

Nifty 50 opened on a lower note near the 24,118 mark and continues to maintain a cautious-to-weak technical structure. The index is currently trading below all its key day EMAs, 20, 50, 100 and 200,  indicating persistent selling pressure at higher levels. Sustaining above the crucial 24,000 psychological level remains critical, as a decisive break below this zone could weaken the broader structure and shift momentum further in favour of the bears. A sustained break below 24,000 could drag the index towards the 23,900–23,800 region.
 
On the upside, 24,200 is likely to act as the immediate resistance, while the 24,300–24,400 region remains the key resistance band. The index continues to face selling pressure at higher levels, and a decisive move above this resistance zone would be required to improve the near-term technical structure. Momentum indicators remain relatively weak, with the RSI hovering around 43, indicating that bearish momentum continues to dominate. Overall, the near-term technical outlook remains cautious-to-weak.

Bank Nifty

Bank Nifty opened on a lower note near the 57,354 mark; however, the index continues to demonstrate comparatively stronger technical resilience than the broader market. It is currently holding above the immediate support zone of 57,300–57,200, while trading just below its 20-day EMA and marginally above the 50-day EMA. Sustaining above these levels will be important to preserve the relative strength, while increased selling pressure could drag the index towards the stronger 57,000 support zone.  
 
On the upside, the 57,800–58,000 region continues to remain the key resistance band. This zone has repeatedly capped gains over the past several sessions, preventing a sustained upside move. A decisive and sustained breakout above 58,000 would be required to strengthen the recovery structure and open the way towards higher levels. The RSI remains broadly flat around the neutral 50 mark, indicating a lack of strong directional momentum. Overall, the near-term technical outlook remains cautiously constructive but range-bound.

Market support level is 57,200. Market resistance level is 57,800.

Resistance 57,800

Market view chart showing support 57,200 and resistance 57,800

Support 57,200

FII & DII Activities

Particular

FIIs

DIIs

Net Purchase/ Sales (Cr)

28 Aug 2026

-5,039.8

+5,183.93

MTD-May (Cr)

August

+454.04

+53,679.27

Global Market

August 31st 2026

NASDAQ

USA

26,402.42

31st August

Dow Jones

USA

53,559.99

31st August

FTSE

UK

10,824.26

31st August

DAX

GERMAN

26,382.54

31st August

GIFT Nifty

Singapore

24,250

31st August

NIKKEI 225

Japan

66,311.93

31st August

Shanghai

China

3,986.3

31st August

S&P 500

USA

7,711.76

31st August

Market at Closing

August 31st 2026

Top Gainers

DIFFNKG

493.2

NIRAJISPAT

355.08

KSHITIJ-RE

0.04

BODALCHEM

118.89

Top Losers

CIPLA

1,409.2

KOTAKBANK

419.4

PNB

114.23

POWERGRID

263.55

Technicals

Buy Above

57776.33

R1

57915.34

R2

58060.66

R3

58319.72

Stop Loss

57612.05

Pivot

57675.23

(All values are in INR)

Sell Below

57574.14

S1

57435.13

S2

57289.80

S3

57030.75

Stop Loss

57738.42

Pivot Basic Levels

Classic

R4
59149.55
R3
58728.32
R2
58307.08
R1
58096.47
Pivot
57675.23
S1
57464.62
S2
57043.38
S3
56832.77
S4
56622.15

Woodie

R4
59623.44
R3
58833.62
R2
58359.74
R1
58201.77
Pivot
57727.89
S1
57569.92
S2
57096.04
S3
56938.07
S4
55832.34

Camarilla

R4
58233.37
R3
58059.61
R2
58001.69
R1
57943.77
Pivot
57675.23
S1
57827.93
S2
57770.01
S3
57712.09
S4
57538.33

Moving Averages

Bullish

Bearish

5 Day

48472.98

10 Day

46368.54

20 Day

45179.57

50 Day

43798.86

100 Day

42786.03

200 Day

41477.90

Momentum Oscillators

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

ATR

405.50

Low Volatility

MACD

551.07

Bullish

Nifty Stock List

Stock NameCMPChange (%)Market Cap (Cr.)SectorPiotroski Score

HDFCBANK

709

-1.5688

1123344.6

Banks

3 / 9

HDFCBANK

604.5

1.0616

1123344.6

Banks

3 / 9

ICICIBANK

1454

2.1929

1024775.9

Banks

8 / 9

SBIN

1060

1.1933

996906.7

Banks

5 / 9

KOTAKBANK

419.4

-1.0149

390185.62

Banks

6 / 9

Market Commentary

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