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Short term - Technical Outlook

Nifty 50 continues to trade with a cautiously positive undertone amid range-bound price action and resistance at higher levels. Technically, the 23,400 zone remains an important immediate support area, and holding above this region will be crucial to preserve the ongoing recovery structure. On the upside, a sustained move above the 23,800 level could strengthen momentum further and push the index toward the broader 23,900–24,000 resistance zone, where stronger selling pressure is likely to emerge. The index continues to face resistance near higher levels, keeping the broader sentiment range-bound. Overall, the near-term technical structure remains cautiously positive, while a decisive breakout above the psychological 24,000 mark will be essential to strengthen bullish momentum further.

 

Short term Research Report Call

Buy Above: 23700 | Targets: 23760, 23820, 23900 | Stop-loss: 23650
Sell Below: 23650 | Targets: 23590, 23520, 23470 | Stop-loss: 23700

 

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: 23700 | Targets: 23760, 23820, 23900 | Stop-loss: 23650
Sell Below: 23650 | Targets: 23590, 23520, 23470 | Stop-loss: 23700
 

Long term Chart

Nifty 50 market sentiment gauge showing bullish and bearish signals.

Market View

May 21st 2026

Indian equity markets opened on a cautiously optimistic note with a gap-up start, supported by improving sentiment surrounding the ongoing U.S.–Iran negotiations. Investor confidence received a boost from hopes of a possible diplomatic breakthrough or gradual de-escalation in tensions, although the broader geopolitical environment remains fragile and uncertain. Markets are currently responding positively to any signs of progress on the diplomatic front, helping improve near-term risk appetite.

Crude oil prices are currently trading near the $99–100 per barrel range after witnessing a sharp correction of more than 6% in the previous session. While oil prices have cooled meaningfully from recent highs above $105, they continue to remain elevated from a broader macroeconomic perspective and remain a key concern for India’s inflation outlook, import bill and corporate profitability.

On the currency front, the Indian rupee continues to trade under pressure, although it has recovered modestly from its recent record lows. USD/INR is currently hovering in the 96.2–96.4 range, with the currency continuing to face pressure from elevated energy prices, persistent dollar strength and intermittent foreign institutional flows.

Overall, market sentiment remains cautiously optimistic, supported by easing crude oil prices and improving hopes around the U.S.–Iran negotiations. However, uncertainty remains elevated, and investors are likely to remain highly sensitive to geopolitical developments. Sustained progress in diplomatic talks, along with further moderation in crude oil prices, will be critical to strengthening the ongoing recovery, while any adverse geopolitical development could quickly reverse the current positive momentum.

 

Technical view

Nifty 50

Nifty 50 opened with a strong gap-up near the 23,831 mark, successfully breaking above the repeated resistance zone of 23,700–23,800, indicating improvement in near-term sentiment. However, sustaining above the 23,800 level will remain crucial to maintain momentum and extend the recovery toward the psychological 24,000 mark.
 
On the downside, the 23,600 zone is now expected to act as an important immediate support area, while the broader 23,400–23,300 region continues to remain a strong support base for the index. Momentum indicators are showing gradual stabilization, with the daily RSI hovering in the 48–50 range, reflecting improving momentum after recent weakness, although broader strength still remains moderate. Overall, the near-term technical structure has improved with a cautiously positive undertone, while sustained trading above the 23,800 zone will be essential for stronger bullish confirmation. 

 

Bank Nifty

Bank Nifty opened with a gap-up near the 53,965 mark, in line with the broader market recovery. The index initially showed strength and moved toward the 54,100 zone; however, supply pressure emerged at higher levels, limiting further upside momentum. Technically, the broader 54,300–54,500 resistance zone continues to remain a key hurdle for the index, and a sustained breakout above this range will be essential to strengthen bullish momentum toward the 55,000 mark and above.
 
On the downside, the 53,600 level now acts as an important immediate support area, while the broader 53,200–53,000 zone continues to remain a strong support base for the index. Overall, Bank Nifty continues to trade with a cautious recovery bias, while stronger bullish momentum is likely only on a sustained move above the 54,000 resistance zone.

Market support level is 23,600. Market resistance level is 24,000.

Resistance 24,000

Market view chart showing support 23,600 and resistance 24,000

Support 23,600

FII & DII Activities

Particular

FIIs

DIIs

Net Purchase/ Sales (Cr)

20 May 2026

-1,597.35

+1,968.35

MTD-May (Cr)

May

-25,896.97

+48,369.53

Global Market

May 21st 2026

NASDAQ

USA

26,270.36

21st May

Dow Jones

USA

50,009.35

21st May

FTSE

UK

10,388.51

21st May

DAX

GERMAN

24,608.37

21st May

GIFT Nifty

Singapore

23,507.5

21st May

NIKKEI 225

Japan

61,684.14

21st May

Shanghai

China

4,077.28

21st May

S&P 500

USA

7,432.97

21st May

Market at Closing

May 21st 2026

Top Gainers

HITECHCORP

169.05

UFBL

480.95

MODINATUR

486.05

ELECTHERM

850.6

Top Losers

SBIN

950

ADANIPOWER

219.8

HDFCBANK

758.8

LTM

4,134.9

Technicals

Buy Above

23629.38

R1

23693.97

R2

23761.50

R3

23881.87

Stop Loss

23553.04

Pivot

23582.40

(All values are in INR)

Sell Below

23535.42

S1

23470.83

S2

23403.30

S3

23282.93

Stop Loss

23611.76

Pivot Basic Levels

Classic

R4
24246.20
R3
24061.10
R2
23876.00
R1
23767.50
Pivot
23582.40
S1
23473.90
S2
23288.80
S3
23180.30
S4
23071.80

Woodie

R4
24482.35
R3
24099.40
R2
23895.15
R1
23805.80
Pivot
23601.55
S1
23512.20
S2
23307.95
S3
23218.60
S4
22720.75

Camarilla

R4
23820.48
R3
23739.74
R2
23712.83
R1
23685.91
Pivot
23582.40
S1
23632.09
S2
23605.17
S3
23578.26
S4
23497.52

Moving Averages

Bullish

Bearish

5 Day

20371.57

10 Day

19636.13

20 Day

19043.40

50 Day

18480.20

100 Day

18162.94

200 Day

17860.24

Momentum Oscillators

Bullish

0

Bearish

1

Neutral

6

Stoch RSI

68.36

ROC

-1.57

Ultimate

52.12

Williams

-67.84

CCI

-52.54

Stochastic

31.27

RSI

66.84

Trend Oscillators & Volatility

Bullish

1

Bearish

0

Neutral

0

ATR

129.90

Low Volatility

MACD

308.26

Bullish

Nifty Stock List

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

RELIANCE

1349.6

-0.7428

1840086.88

Oil & Gas

7 / 9

HDFCBANK

604.5

1.0616

1169351.4

Banks

3 / 9

HDFCBANK

759.15

-0.0461

1169351.4

Banks

3 / 9

BHARTIARTL

1885.3

-1.0289

1161164.65

Telecom

8 / 9

ICICIBANK

1242.8

0.4445

887256.3

Banks

8 / 9

Market Commentary

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Frequently asked questions

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.