What is NIFTY 50?
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 is showing early signs of stabilization after the recent sharp correction, with the index currently holding around the 23,500–23,600 zone. This indicates that selective buying interest is emerging, particularly at lower levels, as investors gradually regain confidence. The immediate support is placed near 23,350, while a stronger demand zone is seen around 23,200–23,100, which is likely to act as a key base for the ongoing recovery. As long as the index sustains above this zone, the short-term recovery structure remains intact.
On the upside, 23,650 continues to act as the immediate resistance, and a decisive move above this level can trigger further momentum toward the 23,800–24,000 range. While the market is attempting a recovery, the broader structure still suggests cautious undertone, as the index has not yet reclaimed key higher levels. The current phase reflects a pullback within a corrective trend rather than a confirmed trend reversal.
Short term Research Report Call
Buy Above: 23650 | Targets: 23710, 23770, 23840 | Stop-loss: 23450
Sell Below: 23500 | Targets: 23430, 23360, 23290 | Stop-loss: 23550
Short term Chart
Long term - Technical Outlook
Nifty 50 immediate and critical support zone lies around 23,000. A clear breakdown below this level may intensify selling pressure and drag the index toward 23,000 region. On the upside, the 24,600–24,800 band now acts as a key resistance area, as earlier support has turned into a barrier; a sustained move above this range is essential for near-term stabilization. Momentum indicators remain weak, with the RSI in the oversold teritorry, while MACD sell signals continue to reflect prevailing bearish momentum. Overall, the downside bias remains intact unless the index posts a decisive close above the 25,000–25,300 region.
Long term Research Report Call
Buy Above: 23500 | Targets: 23570, 23620, 23680 | Stop-loss: 23450
Sell Below: 23300 | Targets: 23240, 23150, 23080 | Stop-loss: 23350
Long term Chart
Market View
March 17th 2026
The Indian stock market is trading on a flat to mildly positive note in the early session, supported by selective value buying in the auto space and pockets of strength in select mid and large-cap stocks after recent oversold conditions. However, continued weakness in the IT sector, which is down around 2%, is acting as a drag on overall market momentum and limiting broader participation. Overall, the near-term market direction remains clearly event-driven, with sentiment closely tracking crude oil price movements, geopolitical developments, and institutional fund flows. These factors are likely to keep volatility elevated and restrict any sustained directional move in the immediate term.
Nifty 50
Nifty 50 opened with an exhaustion gap-up near the 23,460 zone, close to the previous session’s resistance band, but failed to sustain higher levels and witnessed early selling pressure, dragging the index back toward the prior closing levels. Immediate support is placed around 23,200–23,100, with a stronger base at 22,950. Holding above these levels is critical to sustain the ongoing recovery attempt. On the upside, 23,500 continues to act as a key resistance, and only a decisive breakout above this zone can trigger fresh buying momentum toward the 23,800–24,000 range. The lack of follow-through after the gap-up, along with signs of short-term exhaustion, indicates a high probability of consolidation or choppy price action in the near term. Overall, while recovery attempts may continue, the broader structure remains cautious to mildly bearish unless 23,500 is convincingly reclaimed.
Bank Nifty
Bank Nifty opened with a gap-up near 54,650 but faced strong rejection from higher levels, indicating persistent supply pressure. The index slipped back toward the 54,200–54,100 range in early trade. Immediate support is placed at 53,700, and a break below this level could accelerate downside toward 53,300–53,000. On the upside, 54,700 remains the immediate hurdle, which needs to be reclaimed to signal stronger recovery momentum. From an indicator perspective, RSI continues to remain in the oversold zone, suggesting the possibility of technical pullbacks, while the MACD remains negative, indicating that the broader trend is still weak. Overall, the index continues to trade with a cautious bias, with intermittent recovery attempts but elevated volatility.
Resistance 23,600
Support 23,300
FII & DII Activities
Particular
FIIs
DIIs
Net Purchase/ Sales (Cr)
16 Mar 2026
-9,365.52
+12,593.36
MTD-May (Cr)
March
-66,248.74
+83,120.06
Global Market
March 18th 2026
NASDAQ
USA
22,479.53
105.35 0.47
18th March
Dow Jones
USA
46,993.26
18th March
FTSE
UK
10,403.6
18th March
DAX
GERMAN
23,730.92
18th March
GIFT Nifty
Singapore
23,721.5
18th March
NIKKEI 225
Japan
55,098.28
18th March
Shanghai
China
4,033.62
18th March
S&P 500
USA
6,716.09
18th March
March 18th 2026
Top Gainers
URBANCO
125.25
15.14 13.75
MITTAL
0.97
0.12 14.12
VALIANTORG
237.16
39.52 20
HCG-RE
30.6
4.25 16.13
Top Losers
NESTLEIND
1,205.8
-1.1 -0.09
BAJAJFINSV
1,773
-1.7 -0.1
TATACONSUM
1,077.4
-0.6 -0.06
IOC
146.6
-0.08 -0.05
Technicals
Pivot Advanced Levels
Check live levels for all scripts
Buy Above
23577.82
R1
23646.06
R2
23717.41
R3
23844.59
Stop Loss
23497.16
Pivot
23528.18
(All values are in INR)
Sell Below
23478.55
S1
23410.31
S2
23338.96
S3
23211.78
Stop Loss
23559.20
Pivot Basic Levels
| R4 | R3 | R2 | R1 | Pivot | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | |
| Classic | 24201.55 | 24019.97 | 23838.38 | 23709.77 | 23528.18 | 23399.57 | 23217.98 | 23089.37 | 22960.75 |
| Woodie | 24472.03 | 24046.45 | 23851.63 | 23736.25 | 23541.42 | 23426.05 | 23231.22 | 23115.85 | 22610.82 |
| Camarilla | 23751.76 | 23666.46 | 23638.02 | 23609.59 | 23528.18 | 23552.72 | 23524.28 | 23495.85 | 23410.54 |
Moving Averages
Bullish
Bearish
5 Day
20374.77
10 Day
19637.87
20 Day
19044.31
50 Day
18480.58
100 Day
18163.13
200 Day
17860.33
Momentum Oscillators
Bullish
0
Bearish
2
Neutral
5
Bullish
0
Bearish
2
Neutral
5
Stoch RSI
91.53
ROC
-6.07
Ultimate
43.22
Williams
-73.45
CCI
-82.44
Stochastic
22.19
RSI
69.22
Trend Oscillators & Volatility
Bullish
1
Bearish
0
Neutral
0
Bullish
1
Bearish
0
Neutral
0
ATR
129.44
Low Volatility
MACD
308.88
Bullish
Nifty Stock List
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| Stock Name | CMP | Change (%) | Market Cap (Cr.) | Sector | Piotroski Score |
RELIANCE | 1406.6 | 0.644 | 1889742.2 | Oil & Gas | 7 / 9 |
HDFCBANK | 604.5 | 1.0616 | 1301930.84 | Banks | 3 / 9 |
HDFCBANK | 833.15 | -1.4432 | 1301930.84 | Banks | 3 / 9 |
BHARTIARTL | 1844.5 | 0.9579 | 1113445.63 | Telecom | 8 / 9 |
SBIN | 1063 | -0.1597 | 982091.6 | Banks | 5 / 9 |
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Disclaimer: Investment in securities/commodities market subject to market risk, read all the related documents carefully before investing/trading.
Analyst Certification: I/We, Ayushi Jain Research Analyst, authors, and the name subscribed to this report, hereby certify that all the views expressed in this research report accurately reflect our views about the subject issuer(s) or securities. We also certify that no part of our compensation was, is, or will be directly or indirectly related to the specific recommendation(s) or view(s) in this report. NISM Research Analyst registration number – NISM-201900015194.
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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