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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

Market view chart showing support 24,250 and 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

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

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

Momentum Oscillators

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

ATR

129.40

Low Volatility

MACD

312.38

Bullish

Nifty Stock List

Stock NameCMPChange (%)Market Cap (Cr.)SectorPiotroski 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

Market Commentary

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