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 cautious to mildly positive undertone amid ongoing consolidation near higher levels. Technically, the 23,500–23,400 zone remains an important immediate support area, and holding above this region will be crucial to sustain the ongoing recovery momentum, while a break will drag down towards 23,300 zone. A sustained move above the 23,700–23,800 level could strengthen the recovery further and push the index toward the broader 23,900–24,000 resistance zone, where stronger selling pressure is likely to emerge. Momentum indicators are showing gradual improvement; however, the index continues to face resistance near higher levels, keeping sentiment range-bound.
Short term Research Report Call
Buy Above: 23800 | Targets: 23870, 23950, 24000 | Stop-loss: 23750
Sell Below: 23600 | Targets: 23530, 23460, 23350 | Stop-loss: 23650
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: 23800 | Targets: 23870, 23950, 24000 | Stop-loss: 23750
Sell Below: 23600 | Targets: 23530, 23460, 23350 | Stop-loss: 23650
Long term Chart
Market View
May 20th 2026
Indian equity markets opened with a gap-down and continue to trade with a cautious to weak undertone as persistent geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic headwinds weigh on overall sentiment. The ongoing U.S.–Iran conflict continues to keep investors on edge. Although there have been statements regarding delays in potential attacks, no concrete progress has emerged on the peace negotiation front. Continued uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz remains a major overhang on global risk appetite and financial markets.
Crude oil prices remain elevated, currently trading in the $103–105 per barrel range, increasing pressure on India’s import bill, inflation outlook, current account balance, and corporate profitability. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee weakened further to a fresh record low near 96.96 against the U.S. dollar and is approaching the psychologically important 97 mark. The sharp depreciation is being driven by elevated crude oil prices, strong dollar demand, and cautious foreign institutional flows, raising concerns over imported inflation and rising input costs for corporates.
Overall, market sentiment is expected to remain highly volatile, fragile, and largely news-driven in the near term, with geopolitical developments, crude oil prices, currency movement, and institutional flows likely to remain the key drivers for Indian equities.
Technical view
Nifty 50
Nifty 50 opened with a gap-down start near the 23,461 mark, reflecting cautious sentiment amid weak global cues and persistent uncertainty in broader markets. During early trade, the index slipped toward the crucial 23,400 support zone, where some buying interest emerged. However, the broader 23,300 level continues to remain intact and may provide support in case of further downside pressure. On the upside, the 23,600 zone is expected to act as an immediate resistance area, coinciding with the gap-down breakdown region. Higher resistance is placed near the broader 23,700–23,800 zone, where stronger supply pressure is likely to emerge. The near-term technical outlook has turned mildly negative with a cautious undertone, while sustained recovery will require the index to reclaim higher resistance zones.
Bank Nifty
Bank Nifty also opened with a gap-down note near the 53,016 mark, tracking weakness in the broader market and reflecting cautious sentiment in banking stocks. Technically, the 53,000–52,700 zone remains an important immediate support area and continues to act as a strong base support for the index. A decisive break below this range could extend weakness further toward the 52,200–52,000 zone. On the upside, immediate resistance is now placed near the 53,500–53,700 zone, followed by a stronger hurdle around the 54,000 level, where selling pressure is likely to emerge on recovery attempts. The near-term technical outlook remains cautious with a mildly weak bias unless the index decisively reclaims higher resistance levels.
Market support level is 23,300. Market resistance level is 23,600.
Resistance 23,600
Support 23,300
FII & DII Activities
Particular
FIIs
DIIs
Net Purchase/ Sales (Cr)
19 May 2026
-2,457.49
+3,801.68
MTD-May (Cr)
May
-24,299.62
+46,401.18
Global Market
May 20th 2026
NASDAQ
USA
25,870.71
20th May
Dow Jones
USA
49,363.88
20th May
FTSE
UK
10,330.95
20th May
DAX
GERMAN
24,508.37
20th May
GIFT Nifty
Singapore
23,664.5
20th May
NIKKEI 225
Japan
59,804.41
20th May
Shanghai
China
4,162.19
20th May
S&P 500
USA
7,353.61
20th May
Market at Closing
May 20th 2026
Top Gainers
KDDL
2,614.2
BOROSCI
143.25
UFBL
400.8
JAYBARMARU
103.27
Top Losers
HAL
4,327
HINDZINC
631.85
MOTHERSON
131.33
GAIL
155.99
Technicals
Pivot Advanced Levels
Check live levels for all scripts
Buy Above
23693.72
R1
23736.64
R2
23781.51
R3
23861.50
Stop Loss
23642.99
Pivot
23662.50
(All values are in INR)
Sell Below
23631.28
S1
23588.36
S2
23543.49
S3
23463.50
Stop Loss
23682.01
Pivot Basic Levels
Classic
- R4
- 24008.20
- R3
- 23932.90
- R2
- 23857.60
- R1
- 23737.80
- Pivot
- 23662.50
- S1
- 23542.70
- S2
- 23467.40
- S3
- 23347.60
- S4
- 23227.80
Woodie
- R4
- 24236.68
- R3
- 23910.65
- R2
- 23846.48
- R1
- 23715.55
- Pivot
- 23651.38
- S1
- 23520.45
- S2
- 23456.28
- S3
- 23325.35
- S4
- 23066.08
Camarilla
- R4
- 23725.31
- R3
- 23671.65
- R2
- 23653.77
- R1
- 23635.88
- Pivot
- 23662.50
- S1
- 23600.12
- S2
- 23582.23
- S3
- 23564.35
- S4
- 23510.69
| Method | R4 | R3 | R2 | R1 | Pivot | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 24008.20 | 23932.90 | 23857.60 | 23737.80 | 23662.50 | 23542.70 | 23467.40 | 23347.60 | 23227.80 |
| Woodie | 24236.68 | 23910.65 | 23846.48 | 23715.55 | 23651.38 | 23520.45 | 23456.28 | 23325.35 | 23066.08 |
| Camarilla | 23725.31 | 23671.65 | 23653.77 | 23635.88 | 23662.50 | 23600.12 | 23582.23 | 23564.35 | 23510.69 |
Moving Averages
Bullish
Bearish
5 Day
20373.00
10 Day
19636.91
20 Day
19043.81
50 Day
18480.37
100 Day
18163.03
200 Day
17860.28
Moving averages sentiment chart. Bullish 12. Bearish 0.
Momentum Oscillators
Bullish
0
Bearish
2
Neutral
5
Bullish
0
Bearish
2
Neutral
5
Stoch RSI
83.56
ROC
-1.91
Ultimate
49.14
Williams
-67.49
CCI
-91.62
Stochastic
31.14
RSI
68.40
Trend Oscillators & Volatility
Bullish
1
Bearish
0
Neutral
0
Bullish
1
Bearish
0
Neutral
0
ATR
130.06
Low Volatility
MACD
308.54
Bullish
Nifty Stock List
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| Stock Name | CMP | Change (%) | Market Cap (Cr.) | Sector | Piotroski Score |
RELIANCE | 1359.7 | 2.7973 | 1789407.53 | Oil & Gas | 7 / 9 |
HDFCBANK | 604.5 | 1.0616 | 1174294.5 | Banks | 3 / 9 |
HDFCBANK | 759.5 | -0.3869 | 1174294.5 | Banks | 3 / 9 |
BHARTIARTL | 1904.9 | -0.4494 | 1166223.08 | Telecom | 8 / 9 |
ICICIBANK | 1237.3 | -0.2821 | 889717.3 | Banks | 8 / 9 |
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