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 broader technical structure remains weak, with the index trading below key resistance levels and momentum indicators continuing to signal selling pressure. On the upside, 56,700–56,800 remains the immediate resistance zone, while a sustained move above 57,000 would be required to improve the near-term structure and support a recovery toward higher levels.
On the downside, 56,000 remains the crucial immediate support. A decisive break below this level could accelerate weakness toward 55,800–55,700. RSI near 38 remains below its signal line, while the bearish MACD structure confirms that downside momentum is still present. Overall, the technical outlook remains weak, with the index likely to stay volatile below 56,800 and vulnerable to further selling if 56,000 gives way.
Short term Research Report Call
Buy Above: 56200 | Targets: 56300, 56400, 56500 | Stop-loss: 56100
Sell Below: 56000 | Targets: 55900, 55800, 55700 | Stop-loss: 56100
Short term Chart
Long term - Technical Outlook
Bank Nifty continues to display weakness 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, with the index within a descending pattern on the hourly chart. 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: 56200 | Targets: 56300, 56400, 56500 | Stop-loss: 56100
Sell Below: 56000 | Targets: 55900, 55800, 55700 | Stop-loss: 56100
Long term Chart
September 17th 2026
Indian equity markets on a largely flat note in early trade after the U.S. Federal Reserve delivered its first rate hike. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's hawkish post-meeting comments have kept sentiment cautious, with sectoral performance remaining cautiously mixed. Elevated geopolitical tensions are adding to the uncertainty, with conflicting developments and statements from both sides keeping markets cautious.
Crude oil remains elevated, with WTI trading around $102–103 per barrel as Middle East supply disruptions continue to weigh on the market. Meanwhile, the rupee continues to face pressure, trading above the 96 per dollar zone. Higher oil prices, a stronger dollar and the Fed's hawkish stance are adding pressure on the currency. The RBI is reportedly continuing to intervene through state-run banks to contain excessive depreciation.
Gold and silver are trading weak, pressured by the Fed's hawkish stance and a stronger dollar, which have reduced the appeal of non-yielding assets. This is influencing the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields, with implications for the rupee and foreign institutional flows into Indian equities. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield remains higher, above the 5% level, highlighting the sensitivity of global markets to the Fed's stance.
Overall, market sentiment remains cautious. The combination of higher interest rates, elevated bond yields, a stronger dollar, expensive crude oil and persistent geopolitical risks continues to weigh on global risk appetite and could keep volatility elevated in Indian equities.
Technical View
Nifty 50
Nifty 50 opened largely flat near the 23,195 mark and continues to show weakness at higher levels. The index remains below the immediate resistance zone of 23,300–23,400, and unless it decisively breaks and sustains above this band, the broader near-term structure is likely to remain weak, with selling pressure continuing to emerge at higher levels.
On the downside, the 23,100–23,070 zone remains a crucial support area. A sustained break below this range could intensify selling pressure and open the way for further downside. The RSI remains in the oversold territory, trading below 30, indicating strong bearish momentum, although the oversold reading also leaves room for a technical bounce if buying interest emerges. Overall, the index remains cautious-to-bearish at higher levels, with 23,300–23,400 acting as the key hurdle and 23,100–23,070 as the immediate support zone.
Bank Nifty
Bank Nifty opened marginally lower near the 56,127 mark compared with the previous close and continues to trade with a cautious bias. A sustained break above the 56,700–56,800 resistance band remains crucial for a stronger recovery, which could open the way towards the 57,000–57,500 zone.
On the downside, the 55,800–55,700 zone remains a key support area, and a break below this range could lead to further weakness. Meanwhile, holding above the 56,000 mark remains important for maintaining the possibility of near-term improvement. The RSI is largely flat around the 40 level, indicating subdued momentum with a slight bearish bias.
Market support level is 55,800. Market resistance level is 57,700.
Resistance 57,700
Support 55,800
FII & DII Activities
Particular
FIIs
DIIs
Net Purchase/ Sales (Cr)
16 Sep 2026
-2,032.61
+3,908.23
MTD-May (Cr)
September
-4,431.72
+31,581.24
Global Market
September 18th 2026
NASDAQ
USA
26,418.3
18th September
Dow Jones
USA
51,778
18th September
FTSE
UK
10,816.14
18th September
DAX
GERMAN
25,716.71
18th September
GIFT Nifty
Singapore
23,320.5
18th September
NIKKEI 225
Japan
65,346.12
18th September
Shanghai
China
3,916.08
18th September
S&P 500
USA
7,637.76
18th September
September 18th 2026
Top Gainers
SHIVAMAUTO
19.42
MONQ50
389
ASTAR
807.35
SKYWAYS
131.87
Top Losers
TATASTEEL
187.1
UNIONBANK
177.94
TORNTPHARM
4,870.5
KOTAKBANK
416.4
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.