NIFTY50 is a benchmark index representing the top 50 companies listed in National Stock Exchange (NSE). Their weightage is based on free-float Market Capitalization.
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Short term - Technical Outlook
Nifty 50 continues to trade with a cautiously positive undertone amid range-bound price action and resistance at higher levels. Technically, the 23,400 zone remains an important immediate support area, and holding above this region will be crucial to preserve the ongoing recovery structure. On the upside, a sustained move above the 23,800 level could strengthen momentum further and push the index toward the broader 23,900–24,000 resistance zone, where stronger selling pressure is likely to emerge. The index continues to face resistance near higher levels, keeping the broader sentiment range-bound. Overall, the near-term technical structure remains cautiously positive, while a decisive breakout above the psychological 24,000 mark will be essential to strengthen bullish momentum further.
Short term Research Report Call
Buy Above: 23700 | Targets: 23760, 23820, 23900 | Stop-loss: 23650
Sell Below: 23650 | Targets: 23590, 23520, 23470 | Stop-loss: 23700
Short term Chart
Long term - Technical Outlook
Nifty 50 is witnessing a cautious recovery after attracting buying interest from lower levels. The 23,500–23,400 zone now acts as an important immediate support area, and holding above this region will be crucial to sustain the ongoing recovery structure. On the upside, the 24,000 level remains a key resistance zone, and a sustained breakout above this psychological barrier could strengthen bullish momentum and extend the recovery further. Overall, the near-term trend remains cautiously positive, although resistance at higher levels continues to limit aggressive upside momentum.
Long term Research Report Call
Buy Above: 23700 | Targets: 23760, 23820, 23900 | Stop-loss: 23650
Sell Below: 23650 | Targets: 23590, 23520, 23470 | Stop-loss: 23700
Long term Chart
Market View
May 21st 2026
Indian equity markets opened on a cautiously optimistic note with a gap-up start, supported by improving sentiment surrounding the ongoing U.S.–Iran negotiations. Investor confidence received a boost from hopes of a possible diplomatic breakthrough or gradual de-escalation in tensions, although the broader geopolitical environment remains fragile and uncertain. Markets are currently responding positively to any signs of progress on the diplomatic front, helping improve near-term risk appetite.
Crude oil prices are currently trading near the $99–100 per barrel range after witnessing a sharp correction of more than 6% in the previous session. While oil prices have cooled meaningfully from recent highs above $105, they continue to remain elevated from a broader macroeconomic perspective and remain a key concern for India’s inflation outlook, import bill and corporate profitability.
On the currency front, the Indian rupee continues to trade under pressure, although it has recovered modestly from its recent record lows. USD/INR is currently hovering in the 96.2–96.4 range, with the currency continuing to face pressure from elevated energy prices, persistent dollar strength and intermittent foreign institutional flows.
Overall, market sentiment remains cautiously optimistic, supported by easing crude oil prices and improving hopes around the U.S.–Iran negotiations. However, uncertainty remains elevated, and investors are likely to remain highly sensitive to geopolitical developments. Sustained progress in diplomatic talks, along with further moderation in crude oil prices, will be critical to strengthening the ongoing recovery, while any adverse geopolitical development could quickly reverse the current positive momentum.
Technical view
Nifty 50
Nifty 50 opened with a strong gap-up near the 23,831 mark, successfully breaking above the repeated resistance zone of 23,700–23,800, indicating improvement in near-term sentiment. However, sustaining above the 23,800 level will remain crucial to maintain momentum and extend the recovery toward the psychological 24,000 mark.
On the downside, the 23,600 zone is now expected to act as an important immediate support area, while the broader 23,400–23,300 region continues to remain a strong support base for the index. Momentum indicators are showing gradual stabilization, with the daily RSI hovering in the 48–50 range, reflecting improving momentum after recent weakness, although broader strength still remains moderate. Overall, the near-term technical structure has improved with a cautiously positive undertone, while sustained trading above the 23,800 zone will be essential for stronger bullish confirmation.
Bank Nifty
Bank Nifty opened with a gap-up near the 53,965 mark, in line with the broader market recovery. The index initially showed strength and moved toward the 54,100 zone; however, supply pressure emerged at higher levels, limiting further upside momentum. Technically, the broader 54,300–54,500 resistance zone continues to remain a key hurdle for the index, and a sustained breakout above this range will be essential to strengthen bullish momentum toward the 55,000 mark and above.
On the downside, the 53,600 level now acts as an important immediate support area, while the broader 53,200–53,000 zone continues to remain a strong support base for the index. Overall, Bank Nifty continues to trade with a cautious recovery bias, while stronger bullish momentum is likely only on a sustained move above the 54,000 resistance zone.
Market support level is 23,600. Market resistance level is 24,000.
Resistance 24,000
Support 23,600
FII & DII Activities
Particular
FIIs
DIIs
Net Purchase/ Sales (Cr)
20 May 2026
-1,597.35
+1,968.35
MTD-May (Cr)
May
-25,896.97
+48,369.53
Global Market
May 21st 2026
NASDAQ
USA
26,270.36
21st May
Dow Jones
USA
50,009.35
21st May
FTSE
UK
10,388.51
21st May
DAX
GERMAN
24,608.37
21st May
GIFT Nifty
Singapore
23,507.5
21st May
NIKKEI 225
Japan
61,684.14
21st May
Shanghai
China
4,077.28
21st May
S&P 500
USA
7,432.97
21st May
Market at Closing
May 21st 2026
Top Gainers
HITECHCORP
169.05
UFBL
480.95
MODINATUR
486.05
ELECTHERM
850.6
Top Losers
SBIN
950
ADANIPOWER
219.8
HDFCBANK
758.8
LTM
4,134.9
Technicals
Pivot Advanced Levels
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Buy Above
23629.38
R1
23693.97
R2
23761.50
R3
23881.87
Stop Loss
23553.04
Pivot
23582.40
(All values are in INR)
Sell Below
23535.42
S1
23470.83
S2
23403.30
S3
23282.93
Stop Loss
23611.76
Pivot Basic Levels
Classic
- R4
- 24246.20
- R3
- 24061.10
- R2
- 23876.00
- R1
- 23767.50
- Pivot
- 23582.40
- S1
- 23473.90
- S2
- 23288.80
- S3
- 23180.30
- S4
- 23071.80
Woodie
- R4
- 24482.35
- R3
- 24099.40
- R2
- 23895.15
- R1
- 23805.80
- Pivot
- 23601.55
- S1
- 23512.20
- S2
- 23307.95
- S3
- 23218.60
- S4
- 22720.75
Camarilla
- R4
- 23820.48
- R3
- 23739.74
- R2
- 23712.83
- R1
- 23685.91
- Pivot
- 23582.40
- S1
- 23632.09
- S2
- 23605.17
- S3
- 23578.26
- S4
- 23497.52
| Method | R4 | R3 | R2 | R1 | Pivot | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 24246.20 | 24061.10 | 23876.00 | 23767.50 | 23582.40 | 23473.90 | 23288.80 | 23180.30 | 23071.80 |
| Woodie | 24482.35 | 24099.40 | 23895.15 | 23805.80 | 23601.55 | 23512.20 | 23307.95 | 23218.60 | 22720.75 |
| Camarilla | 23820.48 | 23739.74 | 23712.83 | 23685.91 | 23582.40 | 23632.09 | 23605.17 | 23578.26 | 23497.52 |
Moving Averages
Bullish
Bearish
5 Day
20371.57
10 Day
19636.13
20 Day
19043.40
50 Day
18480.20
100 Day
18162.94
200 Day
17860.24
Moving averages sentiment chart. Bullish 12. Bearish 0.
Momentum Oscillators
Bullish
0
Bearish
1
Neutral
6
Bullish
0
Bearish
1
Neutral
6
Stoch RSI
68.36
ROC
-1.57
Ultimate
52.12
Williams
-67.84
CCI
-52.54
Stochastic
31.27
RSI
66.84
Trend Oscillators & Volatility
Bullish
1
Bearish
0
Neutral
0
Bullish
1
Bearish
0
Neutral
0
ATR
129.90
Low Volatility
MACD
308.26
Bullish
Nifty Stock List
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| Stock Name | CMP | Change (%) | Market Cap (Cr.) | Sector | Piotroski Score |
RELIANCE | 1349.6 | -0.7428 | 1840086.88 | Oil & Gas | 7 / 9 |
HDFCBANK | 604.5 | 1.0616 | 1169351.4 | Banks | 3 / 9 |
HDFCBANK | 759.15 | -0.0461 | 1169351.4 | Banks | 3 / 9 |
BHARTIARTL | 1885.3 | -1.0289 | 1161164.65 | Telecom | 8 / 9 |
ICICIBANK | 1242.8 | 0.4445 | 887256.3 | Banks | 8 / 9 |
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