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.
NIFTY 50
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Short term - Technical Outlook
Nifty 50 continues to trade within a cautious recovery structure and is currently hovering near the 23,600–23,700 zone. Technically, immediate resistance is placed around the broader 23,900–24,000 range, which continues to act as a key supply zone for the index. A sustained breakout above this region will be crucial to strengthen bullish momentum and open room toward the 24,200–24,400 levels.
On the downside, the 23,500–23,400 zone remains an important immediate support area, and a decisive break below this range could weaken the near-term recovery structure and expose the index toward the 23,200–23,000 levels.
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 18th 2026
Indian equity markets opened with a sharp gap-down amid escalating geopolitical tensions and the absence of any positive progress in ongoing peace negotiations. The continued U.S.–Iran conflict and rising uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz have kept global risk sentiment under pressure, leading to broad-based weakness across sectors.
Crude oil prices remain elevated due to persistent geopolitical risk premium and concerns over potential supply disruptions, continuing to weigh on inflation expectations and overall market sentiment. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee remains under pressure near the 96.1 level against the U.S. dollar amid elevated oil prices and cautious foreign flows.
Sectorally, most indices traded under pressure in early trade, while the IT sector remained relatively resilient, supported by defensive buying interest and stability in global technology stocks. Overall, market sentiment continues to remain highly fragile, volatile, and highly headline-driven.
Technical view
Nifty 50
Nifty 50 opened with a gap-down near the 23,490 mark, indicating renewed weakness and a breakdown of the recent recovery structure. Technically, the 23,300-23,200 level now remains a critical immediate support area, and a sustained breakdown below this region could accelerate downside momentum toward the 23,000 level or lower if selling pressure intensifies further. On the upside, the 23,500–23,600 zone is expected to act as an immediate resistance area, which previously served as a key support region and now coincides with the gap zone. A sustained move back above this range will be essential to stabilize near-term sentiment. Momentum indicators remain subdued, reflecting cautious sentiment and lack of aggressive buying participation at higher levels. The near-term outlook has turned mildly negative with a cautious undertone.
Bank Nifty
Bank Nifty opened with a sharp gap-down near the 53,308 mark, reflecting weakness in the broader market and cautious sentiment across banking stocks. Technically, the 53,600–53,700 zone now acts as an immediate resistance area, which also coincides with the gap zone, while the broader 54,300–54,500 range remains a major hurdle for the index. On the downside, the 52,800–52,700 zone now acts an immediate support area. A sustained breakdown below this region could accelerate weakness toward the 52,400–52,200 levels. The near-term sentiment has turned negative, with the index continuing to trade under pressure amid weak momentum and cautious market participation.
Market support level is 23,300. Market resistance level is 23,500.
Resistance 23,500
Support 23,300
FII & DII Activities
Particular
FIIs
DIIs
Net Purchase/ Sales (Cr)
15 May 2026
+1,329.17
-1,958.82
MTD-May (Cr)
May
-24,655.82
+39,917.38
Global Market
May 18th 2026
NASDAQ
USA
26,225.15
18th May
Dow Jones
USA
49,526.17
18th May
FTSE
UK
10,211.41
18th May
DAX
GERMAN
23,969.14
18th May
GIFT Nifty
Singapore
23,595.5
18th May
NIKKEI 225
Japan
60,815.95
18th May
Shanghai
China
4,131.53
18th May
S&P 500
USA
7,408.5
18th May
Market at Closing
May 18th 2026
Top Gainers
GLAND
2,153
SUVEN
253.38
EFCIL-RE
18
FCL
30.52
Top Losers
HDFCLIFE
605
HINDUNILVR
2,262
DRREDDY
1,330.5
BANKBARODA
260.8
Technicals
Pivot Advanced Levels
Check live levels for all scripts
Buy Above
23614.80
R1
23698.08
R2
23785.15
R3
23940.35
Stop Loss
23516.38
Pivot
23554.23
(All values are in INR)
Sell Below
23493.67
S1
23410.38
S2
23323.32
S3
23168.11
Stop Loss
23592.09
Pivot Basic Levels
Classic
- R4
- 24407.05
- R3
- 24169.92
- R2
- 23932.78
- R1
- 23791.37
- Pivot
- 23554.23
- S1
- 23412.82
- S2
- 23175.68
- S3
- 23034.27
- S4
- 22892.85
Woodie
- R4
- 24713.81
- R3
- 24217.78
- R2
- 23956.71
- R1
- 23839.22
- Pivot
- 23578.16
- S1
- 23460.67
- S2
- 23199.61
- S3
- 23082.12
- S4
- 22442.51
Camarilla
- R4
- 23858.15
- R3
- 23754.05
- R2
- 23719.35
- R1
- 23684.65
- Pivot
- 23554.23
- S1
- 23615.25
- S2
- 23580.55
- S3
- 23545.85
- S4
- 23441.75
| Method | R4 | R3 | R2 | R1 | Pivot | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 24407.05 | 24169.92 | 23932.78 | 23791.37 | 23554.23 | 23412.82 | 23175.68 | 23034.27 | 22892.85 |
| Woodie | 24713.81 | 24217.78 | 23956.71 | 23839.22 | 23578.16 | 23460.67 | 23199.61 | 23082.12 | 22442.51 |
| Camarilla | 23858.15 | 23754.05 | 23719.35 | 23684.65 | 23554.23 | 23615.25 | 23580.55 | 23545.85 | 23441.75 |
Moving Averages
Bullish
Bearish
5 Day
20369.98
10 Day
19635.26
20 Day
19042.95
50 Day
18480.02
100 Day
18162.85
200 Day
17860.19
Moving averages sentiment chart. Bullish 12. Bearish 0.
Momentum Oscillators
Bullish
1
Bearish
1
Neutral
5
Bullish
1
Bearish
1
Neutral
5
Stoch RSI
71.12
ROC
-1.45
Ultimate
48.93
Williams
-68.23
CCI
-107.14
Stochastic
31.59
RSI
67.12
Trend Oscillators & Volatility
Bullish
1
Bearish
0
Neutral
0
Bullish
1
Bearish
0
Neutral
0
ATR
130.49
Low Volatility
MACD
307.96
Bullish
Nifty Stock List
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| Stock Name | CMP | Change (%) | Market Cap (Cr.) | Sector | Piotroski Score |
RELIANCE | 1335.9 | -0.0374 | 1806864.64 | Oil & Gas | 7 / 9 |
HDFCBANK | 604.5 | 1.0616 | 1183224 | Banks | 3 / 9 |
HDFCBANK | 768.65 | 0.1498 | 1183224 | Banks | 3 / 9 |
BHARTIARTL | 1938.1 | 1.7162 | 1181154.28 | Telecom | 8 / 9 |
ICICIBANK | 1251.1 | 0.5303 | 896886.9 | Banks | 8 / 9 |
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