Bank Nifty prediction today

BANK NIFTY

NSE

Loading...

0.00 (0.00%)

To access realtime data and use advance features.Open DematorLogin to Orca.

Short term - Technical Outlook

Bank Nifty is also expected to remain under pressure, with the index losing its 20-day EMA and moving closer to the crucial 57,000 support zone. The broader technical structure has weakened, while momentum indicators have turned increasingly bearish. On the upside, the 57,500–57,600 zone remains the immediate resistance area. A sustained move above 57,600 could help stabilize the index and support a recovery towards 57,800–58,000. 
 
On the downside, 57,000 remains the key support level. A decisive break below 57,000 could intensify selling pressure and drag Bank Nifty towards the 56,800 region. Overall, the near-term outlook remains cautious to bearish. Holding above 57,000 is crucial to prevent deeper weakness, while a sustained move above 57,600 would be required to improve the technical structure and revive buying momentum.

 

Short term Research Report Call
Buy Above: 57300 | Targets: 57400, 57500, 57600 | Stop-loss: 57200
Sell Below: 57100 | Targets: 57000, 56900, 56800 | Stop-loss: 57200

Short term Chart

Long term - Technical Outlook

Bank Nifty continues to trade with a cautious bias. A sustained move above 57,500 will be crucial to maintain the ongoing recovery. Technically, a sustained move above the 58,000 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: 57300 | Targets: 57400, 57500, 57600 | Stop-loss: 57200
Sell Below: 57100 | Targets: 57000, 56900, 56800 | Stop-loss: 57200

Long term Chart

Bank Nifty market sentiment gauge showing bullish and bearish signals.

Market View

August 20th 2026

Indian equity markets opened on a firmer note, with benchmark indices posting a gap-up start as easing U.S. Treasury yields and a rebound across global equity markets improved risk sentiment. The decline in bond yields has provided some relief to emerging-market assets, supporting investor confidence in the early trade.

On the geopolitical front, the U.S.–Iran situation remains unresolved, keeping geopolitical risks firmly in focus. Crude oil continues to be the principal domestic risk factor, with WTI holding in the elevated $84–85 per barrel range. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee has staged marginal recovery against the US dollar in early trade, but remains under pressure, trading around the 95.6-per-dollar mark.

Gold and silver have extended their rally after the U.S. Treasury's decision to double its buyback of long-term securities triggered a sharp decline in long-dated bond yields, enhancing the appeal of non-yielding precious metals. Continued softness in the U.S. dollar has provided additional support. Silver is also finding support from robust industrial demand, with Chinese imports of silver-bearing ores rising 62.5% year-on-year in June, reflecting continued expansion in the country's solar-panel and power-grid sectors. Investors are now awaiting Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's remarks at the Jackson Hole symposium for further policy cues, even as unresolved tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz continue to keep a geopolitical risk premium embedded in the market.

The U.S. dollar has weakened toward three-month lows as Treasury yields have retreated, providing some relief to emerging-market currencies, including the Indian rupee.

Technical view

Nifty 50

Nifty 50 opened with a gap-up near the 24,225 mark and reclaimed the 50-day and 100-day EMAs, indicating some improvement in the immediate technical structure. However, the 24,200–24,300 region remains an important near-term resistance zone and will need to be sustained above for the recovery to gain further traction. The 24,400 level, which is aligned with the 20-day and 200-day EMAs, remains the key hurdle. A sustained breakout above 24,400 would help stabilize the broader structure and could pave the way for a recovery towards higher resistance levels.

On the downside, the 24,000 psychological mark remains the crucial support zone. Holding above this level will be important to preserve the improving technical structure and prevent renewed weakness. A decisive break below 24,000 could once again bring selling pressure back into the market. Momentum indicators have shown a marginal improvement, with the RSI moving up to around 47. However, it remains below the neutral 50 mark, indicating that momentum is still relatively weak despite the early recovery. Overall, the near-term outlook has improved following the gap-up opening, but the broader recovery remains unconfirmed. A sustained move above 24,200–24,300 region would be essential to strengthen the bullish recovery structure, while 24,000 remains the key downside level.

Bank Nifty

Bank Nifty opened with a sharp gap-up near the 57,507 mark, reclaiming its 20-day EMA and showing early strength compared with the broader market. The opening recovery indicates improving near-term sentiment, although the index continues to face resistance at higher levels. On the upside, the 57,500–57,600 zone remains the immediate resistance area. A sustained breakout above 57,600 could strengthen buying momentum and pave the way for an advance towards the 57,800–58,000 region, which remains the next major resistance zone.

On the downside, the 57,200–57,000 region remains the stronger support zone. Holding above this area will be important to sustain the prevailing recovery structure, while a decisive break below 57,000 could weaken the near-term bias and invite fresh selling pressure. Momentum indicators have improved, with the RSI moving into the neutral zone and hovering around 51, indicating a modest improvement in momentum without entering overbought territory. Overall, the near-term outlook remains cautiously positive, with 57,600 acting as the immediate breakout trigger and 57,200–57,000 providing the key support cushion.

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)

19 Aug 2026

+407.99

+3,973.72

MTD-May (Cr)

August

+3,640.35

+28,707.49

Global Market

August 20th 2026

NASDAQ

USA

26,331.09

20th August

Dow Jones

USA

53,463.05

20th August

FTSE

UK

10,719.31

20th August

DAX

GERMAN

26,000.56

20th August

GIFT Nifty

Singapore

24,274.5

20th August

NIKKEI 225

Japan

66,216.79

20th August

Shanghai

China

3,903.72

20th August

S&P 500

USA

7,707.98

20th August

Market at Closing

August 20th 2026

Top Gainers

KRONOX

186.19

KJMCFIN

66.42

MPDL

34.32

SAMBANDAM

126

Top Losers

DMART

3,960

BAJAJHLDNG

11,368

SBIN

1,048

ADANIPOWER

204

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

725.05

0.7014

1123344.6

Banks

3 / 9

HDFCBANK

604.5

1.0616

1123344.6

Banks

3 / 9

ICICIBANK

1411.9

0.7061

1024775.9

Banks

8 / 9

SBIN

1048

-0.0572

996906.7

Banks

5 / 9

KOTAKBANK

397.35

1.8193

390185.62

Banks

6 / 9

Market Commentary

    Disclaimer: Investment in securities/commodities market subject to market risk, read all the related documents carefully before investing/trading.

    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.

    Frequently asked questions

    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.

    How to trade on Banknifty?

    How are stocks selected in Banknifty?

    When do banknifty Future and options expire?