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 underperform and maintains a clear downtrend structure. The index is currently trading near immediate support at 53,300–53,200. A breakdown below this zone could open the path toward 52,700–52,500 in the near term. On the upside, 54,000 remains the first resistance level. Any recovery toward this zone is likely to face selling pressure. A stronger hurdle is placed at 54,700, and only a decisive breakout above this level can signal a meaningful reversal. Price action suggests that recovery attempts remain weak and are being sold into, indicating lack of strong buying interest. Until Bank Nifty reclaims 54,000+, the trend remains vulnerable to further downside.
Short term Research Report Call
Buy Above: 54000 | Targets: 54100, 54200, 54300 | Stop-loss: 53900
Sell Below: 53200 | Targets: 53100, 53000, 52900 | Stop-loss: 53300
Short term Chart
Long term - Technical Outlook
Bank Nifty took support from the lower levels. Holding above 54,000 could provide additional support to Bank Nifty. Technically, staying above 56,000 will help maintain a positive sentiment for the Indian market. However, a break below 53,000 could turn unfavorable for Bank Nifty and trigger weakness.
Long term Research Report Call
Buy Above: 54000 | Targets: 54100, 54200, 54300 | Stop-loss: 53900
Sell Below: 53200 | Targets: 53100, 53000, 52900 | Stop-loss: 53300
Long term Chart
Market View
March 20th 2026
The Indian stock market has opened on a stable to mildly positive note, supported by strong buying interest in PSU banking stocks, which have rallied over 3.5% in early trade and are driving Bank Nifty’s relative outperformance. Global markets continue to remain volatile, reacting to fluctuations in crude oil prices and persistent geopolitical uncertainty. However, a modest cooling in crude prices has provided short-term relief to sentiment.
Domestically, the market remains highly event-driven, with direction largely dependent on crude oil movement, geopolitical developments, FII flows, and currency trends. Volatility is expected to stay elevated in the near term.
Nifty 50
The Nifty 50 has opened on a marginally positive note, trading above the 23,200 level with a mildly constructive undertone in early trade. However, the index is facing immediate resistance in the 23,300–23,400 zone, which remains a critical hurdle for further upside. A sustained move above this resistance band is essential to extend the recovery toward 23,600–23,750, where selling pressure is likely to re-emerge.
On the downside, the 23,000–22,900 range continues to act as a strong immediate support zone. A breach below this level could revive downside momentum and shift sentiment back to bearish. Momentum indicators still reflect underlying weakness, suggesting that the current bounce remains largely technical in nature. The bias remains cautious, with downside risks intact unless the index decisively reclaims higher resistance levels.
Bank Nifty
Bank Nifty has opened on a steady note and is outperforming the broader market, backed by strong traction in PSU banking stocks. The index has moved above the key 54,000 level, indicating short-term strength. On the upside, 54,700 remains the next critical resistance, and a decisive breakout above this level could push the index toward the 55,000 psychological mark.
On the downside, 53,600 now acts as immediate support, followed by a stronger base at 53,300–53,200. Despite the current strength, the broader structure still reflects a weak recovery phase. Sustaining above resistance is crucial; otherwise, rallies may continue to attract selling pressure.
COMEX Gold
COMEX Gold has opened on a cautiously firm note, holding above key support after the recent correction. The broader trend remains constructive, supported by safe-haven demand amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. On the upside, the $4,850–$4,900 range remains a key resistance zone. A sustained breakout above $4,900 could extend the rally toward $4,950–$5,000. On the downside, a break below $4,800 may trigger weakness toward $4,500–$4,600.
The bullish structure remains positive as long as key support levels hold.
MCX Gold
MCX Gold is trading above 1,47,000, stabilising after a mild gap-up opening. On the upside, 1,50,000–1,52,000 remains the immediate resistance zone. A breakout above 1,53,000 could accelerate momentum toward 1,56,000–1,58,000. On the downside, immediate support lies in the 1,36,000–1,41,000 range. A breakdown could drag prices toward 1,30,000.
For traders, buy-on-dips approach remains valid as long as key supports are intact.
COMEX Silver
COMEX Silver is holding steady above the $72–$74 support band after recent correction, with the broader trend supported by both safe-haven demand and industrial strength. On the upside, $78–$80 is the key resistance zone. A breakout above $80 could push prices toward $83–$87.
On the downside, failure to hold $74 could lead to a decline toward $72–$70, with deeper support at $68–$63.
MCX Silver
MCX Silver is trading in the 2,38,000–2,40,000 range after a mild gap-up, indicating buying support at lower levels. On the upside, 2,43,000–2,46,000 remains the immediate resistance zone. A breakout above 2,48,000 could lead to recovery toward 2,52,000–2,55,000.
On the downside, 2,33,000–2,30,000 is the key support band. A breakdown may extend the fall toward 2,20,000. The near-term bias remains cautious amid global uncertainty.
MCX Crude Oil
MCX Crude Oil has opened with a mild gap-down and is currently holding within the 8,700–8,800 support band. Sustaining above this level is critical, as geopolitical risks and supply concerns continue to provide underlying support. On the upside, 8,900 is the immediate resistance, while a breakout above 9,000 could push prices toward 9,100–9,200. On the downside, a break below 8,650 may drag prices toward 8,500.
US Oil
US Oil is holding above the $92–$93 support zone, with the broader trend supported by geopolitical tensions, though near-term momentum remains fragile. On the upside, $96–$98 is the key resistance band. A breakout above $100 could extend the rally toward $102–$105.
On the downside, a break below $92–$90 may lead to profit booking toward $88 and $84.
For traders, buy-on-dips bias remains intact as long as support holds.
USD/INR
USD/INR is trading above the 92.8 level, reflecting continued pressure on the Indian rupee amid elevated crude prices and global risk aversion. The structure remains bullish, supported by higher highs and higher lows. A sustained move above 93.00 will strengthen the upside bias, with resistance at 93.20–93.40. On the downside, support is placed at 92.70, followed by 92.50–92.40.
Resistance 54,700
Support 53,600
FII & DII Activities
Particular
FIIs
DIIs
Net Purchase/ Sales (Cr)
19 Mar 2026
-7,558.19
+3,863.96
MTD-May (Cr)
March
-81,262.5
+95,462.37
Global Market
March 20th 2026
NASDAQ
USA
22,090.69
-61.73 -0.28
20th March
Dow Jones
USA
46,021.43
20th March
FTSE
UK
10,063.5
20th March
DAX
GERMAN
22,839.56
20th March
GIFT Nifty
Singapore
23,251.5
20th March
NIKKEI 225
Japan
53,372.53
20th March
Shanghai
China
3,982.58
20th March
S&P 500
USA
6,606.49
20th March
March 20th 2026
Top Gainers
KIOCL
362.05
54.55 17.74
INOXGREEN
161.7
21.42 15.27
FIRSTCRY
249.05
38.99 18.56
WEBELSOLAR
74.85
12.47 19.99
Top Losers
SBILIFE
1,899.3
-3.8 -0.2
SHRIRAMFIN
948.6
-1.2 -0.13
BEL
430.35
-0.45 -0.1
SOLARINDS
13,149
-10 -0.08
Technicals
Pivot Advanced Levels
Check live levels for all scripts
Buy Above
55328.17
R1
55518.49
R2
55717.45
R3
56072.12
Stop Loss
55103.26
Pivot
55189.77
(All values are in INR)
Sell Below
55051.36
S1
54861.05
S2
54662.09
S3
54307.42
Stop Loss
55276.27
Pivot Basic Levels
| R4 | R3 | R2 | R1 | Pivot | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | |
| Classic | 57056.15 | 56555.48 | 56054.82 | 55690.43 | 55189.77 | 54825.38 | 54324.72 | 53960.33 | 53595.95 |
| Woodie | 57818.99 | 56623.63 | 56088.89 | 55758.58 | 55223.84 | 54893.53 | 54358.79 | 54028.47 | 52628.69 |
| Camarilla | 55801.83 | 55563.94 | 55484.64 | 55405.35 | 55189.77 | 55246.75 | 55167.46 | 55088.16 | 54850.27 |
Moving Averages
Bullish
Bearish
5 Day
47269.00
10 Day
45711.82
20 Day
44835.57
50 Day
43657.22
100 Day
42714.50
200 Day
41441.97
Momentum Oscillators
Bullish
3
Bearish
1
Neutral
3
Bullish
3
Bearish
1
Neutral
3
Stoch RSI
0.00
ROC
-9.63
Ultimate
41.69
Williams
-89.57
CCI
-102.97
Stochastic
18.76
RSI
37.36
Trend Oscillators & Volatility
Bullish
1
Bearish
0
Neutral
0
Bullish
1
Bearish
0
Neutral
0
ATR
410.85
Low Volatility
MACD
552.32
Bullish
Nifty Stock List
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| Stock Name | CMP | Change (%) | Market Cap (Cr.) | Sector | Piotroski Score |
HDFCBANK | 781.15 | -2.1361 | 1230896.84 | Banks | 3 / 9 |
HDFCBANK | 604.5 | 1.0616 | 1230896.84 | Banks | 3 / 9 |
SBIN | 1071.9 | 2.1928 | 968245.6 | Banks | 5 / 9 |
ICICIBANK | 1267.6 | 1.3999 | 895431.5 | Banks | 8 / 9 |
AXISBANK | 1215.7 | 0.7208 | 374993.138 | Banks | 6 / 9 |
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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.
Banknifty is an index comprising 12 public and private banks with the highest market cap and most liquid from the Banking sector.
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