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Short term - Technical Outlook
Bank Nifty ended the previous session lower at 60,740, giving up recent gains and forming a short-term double-top near lifetime highs, indicating profit booking alongside broader market weakness. The index also formed a bearish reversal candle below prior breakout levels, signaling relative underperformance. Immediate support is placed in the 60,500–60,300 zone, coinciding with the 20-day EMA and acting as a key demand band; this region also aligns with the previous swing highs from early January, now turned support. A decisive breach below this area could extend the decline toward 60,000–59,800. On the upside, 61,000 acts as immediate resistance, and a sustained reclaim above this level is necessary to revive recovery momentum. The RSI stands around 52, reflecting a neutral stance but with weakening undertones. Overall, the bias remains mildly negative unless the 60,500 support band holds firmly, with any renewed outperformance dependent on clear signs of stabilization amid broader market pressure.

 

Short term Research Report Call
Buy Above: 60800 | Targets: 60900, 61000, 61100 | Stop-loss: 60700
Sell Below: 60600 | Targets: 60500, 60400, 60300 | Stop-loss: 60700
 

Short term Chart

Short term - Technical Outlook
Bank Nifty continues to outperform the broader market, with the uptrend firmly intact. Immediate support is placed in the 60,600 zone, while a stronger demand area lies at 59,800–60,000, aligning with the rising trendline and psychological support; holding above this region keeps the ongoing rally structurally sound. On the upside, the 61,400–61,600 band acts as an immediate short-term hurdle, and a decisive breakout above this range could pave the way toward previous record highs near 61,700 and potentially higher levels. 

 

Short term Research Report Call
Buy Above: 60800 | Targets: 60900, 61000, 61100 | Stop-loss: 60700
Sell Below: 60600 | Targets: 60500, 60400, 60300 | Stop-loss: 60700
 

Short term Chart

Market View

February 20th 2026

The Indian stock market opened on a flat note, reflecting a cautious undertone. Escalating US–Iran geopolitical tensions, rising crude oil prices, a relatively hawkish U.S. Fed outlook, and persistent FII selling pressure are collectively reinforcing risk-off sentiment and keeping investors on the defensive in early trade.  
 

Nifty 50

Nifty 50 opened on a flat note around 25,400, reflecting a cautious undertone after recent weakness. Immediate support is placed in the 25,400–25,300 zone; a decisive breakdown below this band could extend the decline toward 25,200–25,100, which coincides with the 200-day EMA area, and potentially lower in case of aggressive selling. On the upside, 25,600 stands as the first resistance, acting as a prior support-turned-hurdle that needs to be reclaimed for stabilization. Further higher, the 25,700–25,800 zone will require a sustained breakout to restore near-term positivity. The RSI around 45–46 is flattening, indicating a lack of strong momentum and reinforcing a range-bound bias. Selective dip-buying may emerge near key supports if volatility cools, but an elevated India VIX (around 13.46+) warrants caution against sharp intraday swings.
 

Bank Nifty

Bank Nifty opened on a flat note, mirroring the broader market tone and reflecting relative weakness amid prevailing pressure. The index is hovering above the crucial 60,500–60,300 demand zone, which coincides with the 20-day EMA and remains a key support area for short-term structure. A sustained hold above this band is essential to prevent further downside. On the upside, immediate resistance is placed at 61,000–61,100, where prior price levels may act as a hurdle; a decisive reclaim is required to initiate recovery. Further higher, 61,300–61,500 stands as the next resistance cluster, which would need stronger momentum to unlock meaningful upside continuation. The RSI is in the mid-50s, reflecting a neutral stance without clear directional strength. Overall, the bias remains cautious to range-bound, with a potential rebound only if the 60,500 support zone holds firmly.

Resistance 61,300

Market View

Support 60,500

FII & DII Activities

Particular

FIIs

DIIs

Net Purchase/ Sales (Cr)

19 Feb 2026

-880.49

-596.28

MTD-May (Cr)

February

-1,076.63

+11,474.03

Global Market

February 20th 2026

NASDAQ

USA

22,682.73

-70.91   -0.31

20th February

Dow Jones

USA

49,395.16

-267.5   -0.54

20th February

FTSE

UK

10,688.24

61.2   0.58

20th February

DAX

GERMAN

25,076.87

33.3   0.13

20th February

GIFT Nifty

Singapore

25,569

3   0.01

20th February

NIKKEI 225

Japan

56,825.7

-642.13   -1.12

20th February

Shanghai

China

4,082.07

-51.95   -1.26

20th February

S&P 500

USA

6,861.89

-19.42   -0.28

20th February

Market at Closing

February 20th 2026

Top Gainers

DEEDEV

236.8

27.52  13.15

BLBLIMITED

20.65

2.65  14.72

VLEGOV

17.17

2.86  19.99

NIFTY100EW

41

6.95  20.41

Top Losers

ZYDUSLIFE

902

-0.4  -0.04

TVSMOTOR

3,829.4

-0.7  -0.02

APOLLOHOSP

7,590

-2.5  -0.03

JIOFIN

258.5

-0.1  -0.04

Technicals

Buy Above

61159.32

R1

61334.91

R2

61518.49

R3

61845.73

Stop Loss

60951.80

Pivot

61031.62

(All values are in INR)

Sell Below

60903.91

S1

60728.32

S2

60544.75

S3

60217.50

Stop Loss

61111.43

Pivot Basic Levels

R4R3R2R1PivotS1S2S3S4
Classic

62768.30

62299.03

61829.77

61500.88

61031.62

60702.73

60233.47

59904.58

59575.70

Woodie

63461.16

62369.23

61864.86

61571.08

61066.71

60772.93

60268.56

59974.78

58672.26

Camarilla

61610.98

61391.49

61318.33

61245.16

61031.62

61098.84

61025.67

60952.51

60733.02

Moving Averages

Bullish

Bearish

5 Day

49634.67

10 Day

47002.18

20 Day

45511.48

50 Day

43935.53

100 Day

42855.04

200 Day

41512.58

Momentum Oscillators

Bullish

1

Bearish

0

Neutral

6

Stoch RSI

50.00

ROC

1.85

Ultimate

63.28

Williams

-24.91

CCI

80.61

Stochastic

73.69

RSI

53.57

Trend Oscillators & Volatility

Bullish

1

Bearish

0

Neutral

0

ATR

405.85

Low Volatility

MACD

1004.97

Bullish

Nifty Stock List

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

HDFCBANK

911.85

-0.4096

1403239.43

Banks

3 / 9

HDFCBANK

604.5

1.0616

1403239.43

Banks

3 / 9

SBIN

1216.1

0.8626

1122581.56

Banks

5 / 9

ICICIBANK

1394.5

0.4104

997349

Banks

8 / 9

AXISBANK

1368.3

0.8625

425071.319

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.

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