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 is likely to stay within a defined range, contingent on the index holding above the 57,400–57,500 support band. On the upside, 57,800–58,000 emerges as the key resistance zone; a decisive breakout beyond 58,000 would strengthen buying interest and open the path toward the 58,300–58,500 region.
On the downside, immediate support is placed at 57,500, with a secondary cushion at 57,200–57,000. Maintaining levels above 57,400 remains essential to preserve the ongoing recovery structure, whereas a confirmed break below 57,200 could trigger renewed profit-booking and weaken the near-term outlook. Overall, the near-term outlook remains cautious, with 58,000 acting as the key upside trigger and 57,400–57,200 serving as the crucial support zone.
Short term Research Report Call
Buy Above: 57800 | Targets: 57900, 58000, 58100 | Stop-loss: 57700
Sell Below: 57500 | Targets: 57400, 57300, 57200 | Stop-loss: 57600
Short term Chart
Long term - Technical Outlook
Bank Nifty continues to trade with a cautious bias. A sustained move above 58,000 will be crucial to maintain the ongoing recovery. Technically, a sustained move above the 58,300 region could strengthen bullish momentum and extend the rally towards the 58,500 zone. However, a break below 57,200 may trigger profit booking and lead to weakness towards the 57,000 support zone.
Long term Research Report Call
Buy Above: 57800 | Targets: 57900, 58000, 58100 | Stop-loss: 57700
Sell Below: 57500 | Targets: 57400, 57300, 57200 | Stop-loss: 57600
Long term Chart
August 17th 2026
Indian equity markets opened on a subdued note, with broad-based selling pressure weighing on benchmark indices. PSU banks and information technology stocks emerged as the biggest drags in early trade, both declining more than 1% and weighing on overall market sentiment.
Investor caution remained elevated as the U.S.-Iran diplomatic impasse showed little sign of resolution. Continued uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, coupled with slowing tanker traffic through the strategic shipping corridor, has renewed concerns over potential energy supply disruptions and kept risk appetite subdued. With the current U.S.-Iran memorandum nearing expiry and negotiations making little progress, geopolitical developments continue to dominate market sentiment.
WTI crude oil remained elevated in the $82–83 per barrel range, keeping energy prices firmly in focus. The Indian rupee also remained under pressure, weakening toward the 95.5-per-dollar mark as elevated crude oil prices and persistent geopolitical uncertainty supported dollar demand. Market participants will continue to watch for signs of Reserve Bank of India intervention, which could help contain excessive volatility in the currency.
Technical view
Nifty 50
Nifty 50 opened marginally lower near the 24,343 mark and quickly slipped below the 24,300 level, indicating continued weakness at the start of the session. The 24,300–24,250 zone remains the immediate and crucial support, and sustaining above this zone will be important to prevent further downside and avoid an intensification of selling pressure towards the 24,000 psychological mark.
On the upside, a sustained move above 24,400 will be essential to improve the near-term sentiment and support a recovery towards the higher resistance zone of 24,600–24,700. Until this level is reclaimed, recovery attempts are likely to remain subdued. Momentum indicators remain neutral to cautious, with the RSI trending around the neutral 50 mark, indicating a lack of strong directional momentum. Overall, the opening setup remains cautious, with 24,250 acting as the key downside level and 24,400 as the immediate upside trigger.
Bank Nifty
Bank Nifty opened on a lower note near the 57,418 mark, with heavy selling pressure evident in the PSU banking sector dragging the index quickly below the 57,200 mark in the early trade. A sustained break below this level could further weaken the broader structure and intensify the decline toward the 57,000–56,800 zone.
On the upside, the 57,400–57,500 band, which previously acted as support, now likely flips to immediate resistance, followed by a stronger hurdle at 57,800–58,000. Momentum has turned distinctly negative, with the RSI drifting sharply lower to hover around 47 and registering a bearish crossover, reinforcing the weaker near-term tone. overall, with support turning to resistance and momentum indicators confirming the shift, the bias has turned cautious to negative. Reclaiming 57,400–57,500 would be the first sign of stabilization, while a break below 57,200 keeps the path open toward 57,000–56,800.
Market support level is 57,200. Market resistance level is 57,500.
Resistance 57,500
Support 57,200
FII & DII Activities
Particular
FIIs
DIIs
Net Purchase/ Sales (Cr)
14 Aug 2026
+508.12
+356.4
MTD-May (Cr)
August
+4,115.93
+17,053
Global Market
August 17th 2026
NASDAQ
USA
26,729.16
17th August
Dow Jones
USA
53,732.41
17th August
FTSE
UK
10,764.31
17th August
DAX
GERMAN
26,444.91
17th August
GIFT Nifty
Singapore
24,364
17th August
NIKKEI 225
Japan
69,220.25
17th August
Shanghai
China
3,982.65
17th August
S&P 500
USA
7,785.76
17th August
August 17th 2026
Top Gainers
PAKKA
89.28
UFLEX
586.05
SHANTI-RE
32.92
BI
92.17
Top Losers
CHOLAFIN
1,884.7
PFC
374.4
CANBK
131.1
ICICIBANK
1,415.3
Technicals
Check live levels for all scripts
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
Classic
Woodie
Camarilla
| Method | R4 | R3 | R2 | R1 | Pivot | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 59149.55 | 58728.32 | 58307.08 | 58096.47 | 57675.23 | 57464.62 | 57043.38 | 56832.77 | 56622.15 |
| Woodie | 59623.44 | 58833.62 | 58359.74 | 58201.77 | 57727.89 | 57569.92 | 57096.04 | 56938.07 | 55832.34 |
| Camarilla | 58233.37 | 58059.61 | 58001.69 | 57943.77 | 57675.23 | 57827.93 | 57770.01 | 57712.09 | 57538.33 |
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
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 | 729 | 0.2751 | 1123344.6 | Banks | 3 / 9 |
HDFCBANK | 604.5 | 1.0616 | 1123344.6 | Banks | 3 / 9 |
ICICIBANK | 1415.3 | -0.12 | 1024775.9 | Banks | 8 / 9 |
SBIN | 1061.2 | -0.6088 | 996906.7 | Banks | 5 / 9 |
KOTAKBANK | 392.7 | 0.3963 | 390185.62 | 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.