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 is likely to remain under pressure at higher levels, with the broader technical picture staying cautious in the wake of recent weakness. Repeated bouts of selling near elevated levels point to a lack of sustained buying conviction from the bulls. On the upside, 24,500–24,600 stands as the key resistance zone; clearing 24,600 decisively is the prerequisite for any meaningful improvement in sentiment, with a move above this level opening the door to the 24,800–25,000 range.
On the support side, 24,250–24,300 emerges as the critical zone to watch. Holding this band is essential to avert deeper weakness and keep the current range-bound setup intact. A decisive break below 24,250, however, could accelerate selling pressure pulling the index down toward the psychologically important 24,000 mark. Overall the near-term stance remains cautious.
Short term Research Report Call
Buy Above: 24400 | Targets: 24470, 24540, 24600 | Stop-loss: 24350
Sell Below: 24300 | Targets: 24240, 24180, 24100 | Stop-loss: 24350
Short term Chart
Long term - Technical Outlook
Nifty 50 is trading with a cautious undertone following its recent recovery from the 23,800 level. Holding above the 24,400 zone will be crucial to sustain the ongoing recovery structure and maintain bullish sentiment. Technically, a sustained move above 24,600 could strengthen upward momentum and open the door for a rally towards the 24,800–25,000 region. However, a susatined break below 24,400 may trigger profit booking and lead to weakness towards the 24,300–24,200 support zone.
Long term Research Report Call
Buy Above: 24400 | Targets: 24470, 24540, 24600 | Stop-loss: 24350
Sell Below: 24300 | Targets: 24240, 24180, 24100 | Stop-loss: 24350
Long term Chart
Market View
August 17th 2026
Indian equity markets opened on a subdued note, with broad-based selling pressure weighing on benchmark indices. PSU banks and information technology stocks emerged as the biggest drags in early trade, both declining more than 1% and weighing on overall market sentiment.
Investor caution remained elevated as the U.S.-Iran diplomatic impasse showed little sign of resolution. Continued uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, coupled with slowing tanker traffic through the strategic shipping corridor, has renewed concerns over potential energy supply disruptions and kept risk appetite subdued. With the current U.S.-Iran memorandum nearing expiry and negotiations making little progress, geopolitical developments continue to dominate market sentiment.
WTI crude oil remained elevated in the $82–83 per barrel range, keeping energy prices firmly in focus. The Indian rupee also remained under pressure, weakening toward the 95.5-per-dollar mark as elevated crude oil prices and persistent geopolitical uncertainty supported dollar demand. Market participants will continue to watch for signs of Reserve Bank of India intervention, which could help contain excessive volatility in the currency.
Technical view
Nifty 50
Nifty 50 opened marginally lower near the 24,343 mark and quickly slipped below the 24,300 level, indicating continued weakness at the start of the session. The 24,300–24,250 zone remains the immediate and crucial support, and sustaining above this zone will be important to prevent further downside and avoid an intensification of selling pressure towards the 24,000 psychological mark.
On the upside, a sustained move above 24,400 will be essential to improve the near-term sentiment and support a recovery towards the higher resistance zone of 24,600–24,700. Until this level is reclaimed, recovery attempts are likely to remain subdued. Momentum indicators remain neutral to cautious, with the RSI trending around the neutral 50 mark, indicating a lack of strong directional momentum. Overall, the opening setup remains cautious, with 24,250 acting as the key downside level and 24,400 as the immediate upside trigger.
Bank Nifty
Bank Nifty opened on a lower note near the 57,418 mark, with heavy selling pressure evident in the PSU banking sector dragging the index quickly below the 57,200 mark in the early trade. A sustained break below this level could further weaken the broader structure and intensify the decline toward the 57,000–56,800 zone.
On the upside, the 57,400–57,500 band, which previously acted as support, now likely flips to immediate resistance, followed by a stronger hurdle at 57,800–58,000. Momentum has turned distinctly negative, with the RSI drifting sharply lower to hover around 47 and registering a bearish crossover, reinforcing the weaker near-term tone. overall, with support turning to resistance and momentum indicators confirming the shift, the bias has turned cautious to negative. Reclaiming 57,400–57,500 would be the first sign of stabilization, while a break below 57,200 keeps the path open toward 57,000–56,800.
Market support level is 24,250. Market resistance level is 24,400.
Resistance 24,400
Support 24,250
FII & DII Activities
Particular
FIIs
DIIs
Net Purchase/ Sales (Cr)
14 Aug 2026
+508.12
+356.4
MTD-May (Cr)
August
+4,115.93
+17,053
Global Market
August 17th 2026
NASDAQ
USA
26,729.16
17th August
Dow Jones
USA
53,732.41
17th August
FTSE
UK
10,764.31
17th August
DAX
GERMAN
26,444.91
17th August
GIFT Nifty
Singapore
24,364
17th August
NIKKEI 225
Japan
69,220.25
17th August
Shanghai
China
3,982.65
17th August
S&P 500
USA
7,785.76
17th August
Market at Closing
August 17th 2026
Top Gainers
PAKKA
89.28
UFLEX
586.05
SHANTI-RE
32.92
BI
92.17
Top Losers
CHOLAFIN
1,884.7
PFC
374.4
CANBK
131.1
ICICIBANK
1,415.3
Technicals
Pivot Advanced Levels
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Buy Above
24424.91
R1
24470.53
R2
24518.22
R3
24603.23
Stop Loss
24371.00
Pivot
24391.73
(All values are in INR)
Sell Below
24358.56
S1
24312.94
S2
24265.25
S3
24180.24
Stop Loss
24412.47
Pivot Basic Levels
Classic
- R4
- 24850.65
- R3
- 24724.87
- R2
- 24599.08
- R1
- 24517.52
- Pivot
- 24391.73
- S1
- 24310.17
- S2
- 24184.38
- S3
- 24102.82
- S4
- 24021.25
Woodie
- R4
- 25024.84
- R3
- 24746.97
- R2
- 24610.14
- R1
- 24539.62
- Pivot
- 24402.79
- S1
- 24332.27
- S2
- 24195.44
- S3
- 24124.92
- S4
- 23780.74
Camarilla
- R4
- 24549.99
- R3
- 24492.97
- R2
- 24473.96
- R1
- 24454.96
- Pivot
- 24391.73
- S1
- 24416.94
- S2
- 24397.94
- S3
- 24378.93
- S4
- 24321.91
| Method | R4 | R3 | R2 | R1 | Pivot | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 24850.65 | 24724.87 | 24599.08 | 24517.52 | 24391.73 | 24310.17 | 24184.38 | 24102.82 | 24021.25 |
| Woodie | 25024.84 | 24746.97 | 24610.14 | 24539.62 | 24402.79 | 24332.27 | 24195.44 | 24124.92 | 23780.74 |
| Camarilla | 24549.99 | 24492.97 | 24473.96 | 24454.96 | 24391.73 | 24416.94 | 24397.94 | 24378.93 | 24321.91 |
Moving Averages
Bullish
Bearish
5 Day
20681.27
10 Day
19805.05
20 Day
19131.89
50 Day
18516.64
100 Day
18181.34
200 Day
17869.48
Moving averages sentiment chart. Bullish 12. Bearish 0.
Momentum Oscillators
Bullish
0
Bearish
1
Neutral
6
Bullish
0
Bearish
1
Neutral
6
Stoch RSI
71.12
ROC
-2.50
Ultimate
47.01
Williams
-62.55
CCI
-33.66
Stochastic
35.69
RSI
67.12
Trend Oscillators & Volatility
Bullish
1
Bearish
0
Neutral
0
Bullish
1
Bearish
0
Neutral
0
ATR
129.40
Low Volatility
MACD
312.38
Bullish
Nifty Stock List
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| Stock Name | CMP | Change (%) | Market Cap (Cr.) | Sector | Piotroski Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RELIANCE | 1316 | 0.458 | 1795903.2 | Oil & Gas | 7 / 9 |
BHARTIARTL | 1969.3 | -1.1445 | 1211532.9 | Telecom | 8 / 9 |
HDFCBANK | 729 | 0.2751 | 1123344.6 | Banks | 3 / 9 |
HDFCBANK | 604.5 | 1.0616 | 1123344.6 | Banks | 3 / 9 |
ICICIBANK | 1415.3 | -0.12 | 1024775.9 | Banks | 8 / 9 |
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