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Short term - Technical Outlook

Nifty 50 is likely to maintain a range-bound bias after snapping its seven-session losing streak. However, the index remains below its key short-term moving averages, suggesting that stronger follow-through buying is still required to confirm a sustained reversal. From a technical perspective, the 24,200–24,300 region remains the immediate resistance zone. A sustained breakout above 24,400 could strengthen the recovery and open the way toward 24,500 and higher levels. Until then, the index is likely to remain in consolidation, with selling pressure possible at higher levels.
 
On the downside, 24,100–24,150 remains the immediate support, followed by the crucial 24,000 mark. A decisive break below 24,000 could revive the short-term bearish structure and expose the index to lower support levels. Overall, the near-term outlook remains cautious-to-range-bound. Nifty 50 will require sustained buying above 24,400 to establish stronger bullish momentum and confirm a meaningful recovery. As long as 24,000 holds, recovery attempts may continue; however, failure to reclaim the key resistance zone could keep the index subdued and vulnerable to profit booking at higher levels.

 

Short term Research Report Call
Buy Above: 24300 | Targets: 24370, 24440, 24500 | Stop-loss: 24250
Sell Below: 24200 | Targets: 24140, 24080, 24000 | Stop-loss: 24250
 

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: 24300 | Targets: 24370, 24440, 24500 | Stop-loss: 24250
Sell Below: 24200 | Targets: 24140, 24080, 24000 | Stop-loss: 24250

Long term Chart

Nifty 50 market sentiment gauge showing bullish and bearish signals.

Market View

August 21st 2026

Indian equity markets edged higher in early trade but remained cautious, with selling pressure at higher levels limiting the initial gains. A rebound in U.S. Treasury yields, elevated crude oil prices and persistent geopolitical uncertainty continued to restrain risk appetite, leaving investors reluctant to take aggressive positions despite the positive start.

WTI crude remains elevated in the $86–87 per barrel range, keeping concerns over inflation and corporate input costs firmly in focus for an energy-import-dependent economy such as India. The renewed rise in U.S. Treasury yields following their recent decline has also added to the cautious global backdrop, potentially reducing the relative appeal of emerging-market assets.

On the geopolitical front, the U.S. has announced plans to impose what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described as the "toughest sanctions in history" on Iran. The move has added another layer of uncertainty to the already fragile Middle East backdrop, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, and could keep the geopolitical risk premium embedded in crude oil prices.


Technical view

Nifty 50

Nifty 50 opened on a marginally higher note near the 24,284 mark but is currently struggling to sustain gains above the 24,300 zone, which remains the immediate hurdle. The current price is trading between the 20-day and 100-day EMAs, making this region important for the near-term technical structure. A sustained breakout above 24,300 would be required to strengthen momentum and support a move towards the 24,400–24,500 levels.
 
On the downside, 24,150–24,100 remains the immediate support zone, followed by the crucial 24,000 psychological mark. Holding above these levels will be important to preserve the recent recovery structure, while a decisive break below 24,000 could revive selling pressure. The RSI remains largely flat, hovering around 49 and close to the neutral 50 mark, indicating a lack of strong directional momentum. Overall, the opening setup remains cautious-to-range-bound, with 24,300 acting as the key upside trigger. Sustained trading above this level would improve the near-term structure, while failure to reclaim it could keep gains capped at higher levels.


Bank Nifty

Bank Nifty opened near the 57,613 mark, higher than its previous close, but continues to face resistance at higher levels. The index first needs to sustain decisively above the 57,600 level to strengthen the recovery momentum and pave the way towards the 57,800–58,000 zone, which remains the next key resistance area.
 
On the downside, 57,400–57,300 remains the immediate support zone, followed by the stronger 57,100–57,000 region. Holding above these levels will be important to preserve the prevailing recovery structure, while a decisive break below 57,000 could revive selling pressure. The RSI remains flat around the neutral 51 mark, indicating a lack of strong directional momentum. Overall, the near-term outlook remains cautious.

Market support level is 24,150. Market resistance level is 24,300.

Resistance 24,300

Market view chart showing support 24,150 and resistance 24,300

Support 24,150

FII & DII Activities

Particular

FIIs

DIIs

Net Purchase/ Sales (Cr)

20 Aug 2026

+407.99

+3,973.72

MTD-May (Cr)

August

+3,056.99

+32,245.2

Global Market

August 21st 2026

NASDAQ

USA

26,067.17

21st August

Dow Jones

USA

52,759.21

21st August

FTSE

UK

10,764.92

21st August

DAX

GERMAN

26,051.02

21st August

GIFT Nifty

Singapore

24,304

21st August

NIKKEI 225

Japan

66,016.36

21st August

Shanghai

China

3,905.2

21st August

S&P 500

USA

7,641.16

21st August

Market at Closing

August 21st 2026

Top Gainers

SAMBANDAM

151.2

QUADFUTURE

405.35

VIRAT

401.7

NKIND

67.92

Top Losers

INDUSINDBK

1,005.6

M&M

3,412.2

CIPLA

1,432.2

TATASTEEL

183

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

0.2132

1795903.2

Oil & Gas

7 / 9

BHARTIARTL

1946

0.2215

1211532.9

Telecom

8 / 9

HDFCBANK

726.95

0.2621

1123344.6

Banks

3 / 9

HDFCBANK

604.5

1.0616

1123344.6

Banks

3 / 9

ICICIBANK

1420

0.5737

1024775.9

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.