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Short term - Technical Outlook

Nifty 50 is expected to trade with a cautiously constructive bias, as buying interest near key support levels continues to underpin the broader recovery trend, although intermittent profit-taking may limit the pace of gains.From a technical perspective, the 24,300–24,400 zone remains the immediate resistance, a band that gains added significance as it coincides with the 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA). A sustained breakout above this region would reinforce bullish momentum and could open the path towards the 24,500–24,600 zone.  

On the downside, 24,100 stands as the immediate support. A decisive break below this level, however, could trigger renewed selling pressure and drag the index towards the 24,000 psychological mark. Overall, the near-term technical outlook stays cautious rather than outright bullish. A sustained move above the 24,300–24,400 resistance band remains the key confirmation needed to strengthen momentum and validate the continuation of the ongoing recovery trend.

 

Short term Research Report Call
Buy Above: 24400 | Targets: 24470, 24540, 24600 | Stop-loss: 24350
Sell Below: 24300 | Targets: 24260, 24180, 24100 | Stop-loss: 24350

Short term Chart

Nifty 50 market sentiment gauge showing bullish and bearish signals.

Long term - Technical Outlook

Nifty 50 is trading with a cautious undertone following its recent recovery from the 23,800 level. Holding above the 24,000 zone will be crucial to sustain the ongoing recovery structure and maintain bullish sentiment. Technically, a sustained move above 24,200 could strengthen upward momentum and open the door for a rally towards the 24,400–24,600 region. However, a break below 23,800 may trigger profit booking and lead to weakness towards the 23,900–23,800 support zone.

 

Long term Research Report Call
Buy Above: 24400 | Targets: 24470, 24540, 24600 | Stop-loss: 24350
Sell Below: 24300 | Targets: 24260, 24180, 24100 | Stop-loss: 24350

Long term Chart

Nifty 50 market sentiment gauge showing bullish and bearish signals.

Market View

July 20th 2026

Indian equity markets opened on a weak note, with the Nifty witnessing a gap-down start as investors adopted a cautious stance amid a combination of disappointing corporate earnings and an increasingly challenging global backdrop. Selling pressure was led by the private banking space, with HDFC Bank declining sharply after reporting weaker-than-expected net interest margins, dragging the banking index lower and weighing on broader market sentiment.

Investor risk appetite also remained under pressure as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continued to fuel uncertainty. The latest bout of risk aversion follows the ninth consecutive night of U.S. military strikes on Iran, raising concerns over a prolonged conflict and prompting investors to adopt a more defensive approach.

Crude oil prices remained elevated, hovering around the $85 per barrel mark, as fears of prolonged geopolitical tensions and potential supply disruptions continued to underpin energy markets. 

The Indian rupee also came under pressure, weakening to a two-month low of around 96.4 against the U.S. dollar, reflecting the combined impact of elevated crude oil prices, persistent dollar demand, and a cautious global risk environment.

Looking ahead, investor attention is expected to remain firmly on the ongoing first-quarter earnings season, with quarterly results and management commentary likely to drive stock- and sector-specific performance. In the absence of any meaningful easing in geopolitical tensions, broader market sentiment is expected to remain cautious, with earnings and global developments continuing to dictate near-term market direction. 

 

Technical view

Nifty 50

Nifty 50 opened with a gap-down near the 24,195 mark, slipping below its immediate support at 24,200 amid cautious global sentiment. Despite the weak opening, the 24,000 psychological mark continues to remain intact and is expected to provide crucial support, indicating that the broader recovery structure has not been invalidated. From a technical perspective, the 24,400 zone continues to act as the immediate resistance. A sustained move above this band would reinforce bullish momentum and could pave the way for an advance towards the 24,500–24,600 region.
 
On the downside, the 24,000 psychological mark remains the crucial support. Holding above this level will be essential to preserve the prevailing recovery structure, while a decisive break below 24,000 could trigger renewed selling pressure and drag the index towards the 23,900–23,800 support zone. Overall, the near-term technical outlook remains cautious.

 

Bank Nifty

Bank Nifty opened with a sharp gap-down near the 57,786 mark, slipping below the crucial 58,000 psychological support amid weak market sentiment. The breakdown below this key level has weakened the near-term technical structure, placing the index under pressure in the opening session. From a technical perspective, the 58,000 level now acts as the immediate resistance, followed by the 58,600–58,700 resistance zone. A sustained move above 58,000 will be essential to improve sentiment.
 
On the downside, the 57,600–57,500 region is expected to provide immediate support. However, a decisive break below this zone could revive selling pressure and drag the index towards the 57,300–57,200 support region. Overall, the near-term technical outlook has turned cautious. Bank Nifty will need to reclaim and sustain above the 58,000 level to stabilize sentiment, while holding above the 57,600–57,500 support zone will remain crucial to prevent further downside.

Market support level is 24,000. Market resistance level is 24,400.

Resistance 24,400

Market view chart showing support 24,000 and resistance 24,400

Support 24,000

FII & DII Activities

Particular

FIIs

DIIs

Net Purchase/ Sales (Cr)

17 Jul 2026

-376.41

+1,017.89

MTD-May (Cr)

July

-4,546.87

+21,074.01

Global Market

July 21st 2026

NASDAQ

USA

25,508.07

21st July

Dow Jones

USA

51,839.26

21st July

FTSE

UK

10,524.76

21st July

DAX

GERMAN

24,846.69

21st July

GIFT Nifty

Singapore

24,164

21st July

NIKKEI 225

Japan

65,823.12

21st July

Shanghai

China

3,828.01

21st July

S&P 500

USA

7,443.28

21st July

Market at Closing

July 21st 2026

Top Gainers

SHALPAINTS

66.5

TARSONS

321.4

AASTHA

129.06

KCPSUGIND

25.21

Top Losers

ETERNAL

285.85

MAZDOCK

2,338

BAJAJ-AUTO

10,486

POWERGRID

287.7

Technicals

Buy Above

24234.32

R1

24262.98

R2

24292.94

R3

24346.34

Stop Loss

24200.46

Pivot

24213.48

(All values are in INR)

Sell Below

24192.64

S1

24163.99

S2

24134.03

S3

24080.63

Stop Loss

24226.51

Pivot Basic Levels

Classic

R4
24499.00
R3
24421.37
R2
24343.73
R1
24291.12
Pivot
24213.48
S1
24160.87
S2
24083.23
S3
24030.62
S4
23978.00

Woodie

R4
24610.49
R3
24433.88
R2
24349.99
R1
24303.63
Pivot
24219.74
S1
24173.38
S2
24089.49
S3
24043.13
S4
23828.99

Camarilla

R4
24310.14
R3
24274.32
R2
24262.38
R1
24250.44
Pivot
24213.48
S1
24226.56
S2
24214.62
S3
24202.68
S4
24166.86

Moving Averages

Bullish

Bearish

5 Day

20550.28

10 Day

19733.61

20 Day

19094.46

50 Day

18501.23

100 Day

18173.56

200 Day

17865.57

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

1315.7

-0.5593

1790693.29

Oil & Gas

7 / 9

BHARTIARTL

1943

0.1495

1211252

Telecom

8 / 9

HDFCBANK

767.5

-1.2989

1197684.24

Banks

3 / 9

HDFCBANK

604.5

1.0616

1197684.24

Banks

3 / 9

ICICIBANK

1462.3

0.1438

1047611.52

Banks

8 / 9

Market Commentary

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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.

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.