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 continues to display relative resilience compared with the broader benchmark, although the index remains within a broader consolidation structure. The index has recovered from recent lows, but the 56700–56,800 region continues to act as an important hurdle. A sustained breakout above this region could strengthen the recovery and open the way towards the 57,500–57,800 region. However, failure to decisively clear 56,800 could keep the index range-bound and vulnerable to selling pressure at higher levels.
On the downside, 56,200–56,000 remains the crucial support zone. A decisive break below 56,000 could reignite selling pressure and expose the index to the 55,800–55,500 region. Overall, the near-term technical outlook for Bank Nifty remains cautiously constructive but range-bound. Sustained buying above 56,800–57,000 would be required to strengthen the recovery structure, while a break below 56,000 could increase downside pressure.
Short term Research Report Call
Buy Above: 56600 | Targets: 56700, 56800, 56900 | Stop-loss: 56500
Sell Below: 56400 | Targets: 56300, 56200, 56100 | Stop-loss: 56500
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: 56600 | Targets: 56700, 56800, 56900 | Stop-loss: 56500
Sell Below: 56400 | Targets: 56300, 56200, 56100 | Stop-loss: 56500
Long term Chart
September 22nd 2026
Indian equity markets opened on a steady-to-positive note, supported by easing crude oil prices and softer global bond yields, although sectoral performance remains mixed. WTI crude is currently trading in the $92–$93-a-barrel range, offering some relief on the broader macroeconomic front.
The Indian rupee has also shown some strength, currently trading around the ?95.70-per-dollar level amid the decline in oil prices. However, the currency remains sensitive to movements in crude prices and shifts in broader global risk sentiment.
On the geopolitical front, tensions remain elevated, keeping crude oil prices largely headline-driven and vulnerable to sharp swings. While the recent moderation in oil prices has provided some relief to domestic equities, continued uncertainty around the geopolitical situation remains a key risk to market sentiment.
Technical View
Nifty 50
The Nifty 50 opened marginally higher near the 23,454 mark and continues to hold above the crucial 23,400 zone, indicating some improvement in the near-term technical structure. The index will need to sustain above this level to maintain the recovery and move toward the 23,500–23,600 region. However, this zone remains an important resistance band, where renewed selling pressure could emerge.
On the downside, 23,300 is likely to act as the immediate support, followed by 23,200. Holding above these levels would help preserve the recent recovery structure, while a decisive break below 23,200 could weaken the setup and trigger renewed selling pressure. Momentum has improved marginally, with the RSI edging higher to around 38, although it remains in weak territory, suggesting that the recovery is still in its early stages and requires stronger follow-through buying. Overall, the near-term technical outlook remains cautiously constructive.
Bank Nifty
Bank Nifty opened on a relatively steady note near the 56,490 mark, continuing to hold above the previous session’s close and extending its recent recovery attempt. On the upside, the 56,700–56,800 zone remains the key resistance band. A sustained breakout above 56,800 could strengthen the recovery and open the way toward 57,000, followed by 57,500. However, the index needs to clear this resistance zone to establish stronger short- and medium-term momentum.
On the downside, 56,200–56,000 remains the key support zone. A decisive break below 56,000 could revive selling pressure and expose the index to 55,800–55,500. The RSI remains in the mid-40s, indicating weak-to-neutral momentum and suggesting that the recovery has yet to gain strong momentum. Overall, the short-term structure is showing signs of recovery, while the medium- and long-term trend remains weak until the index can sustain above the 57,000 level.
Market support level is 56,200. Market resistance level is 56,700.
Resistance 56,700
Support 56,200
FII & DII Activities
Particular
FIIs
DIIs
Net Purchase/ Sales (Cr)
21 Sep 2026
-576.2
+2,797.27
MTD-May (Cr)
September
-7,617.14
+39,015.95
Global Market
September 22nd 2026
NASDAQ
USA
27,122.09
22nd September
Dow Jones
USA
52,048.83
22nd September
FTSE
UK
10,760.67
22nd September
DAX
GERMAN
25,710.94
22nd September
GIFT Nifty
Singapore
23,382
22nd September
NIKKEI 225
Japan
65,018.95
22nd September
Shanghai
China
3,952.13
22nd September
S&P 500
USA
7,764.7
22nd September
September 22nd 2026
Top Gainers
CUBEXTUB
104.85
AUSTENG
162.85
OPTIEMUS
708.9
ANSALBU
90.12
Top Losers
AUBANK
1,036.4
INDUSINDBK
955
UNIONBANK
178
HDFCBANK
738.6
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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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.