Indian stock markets opened higher on Wednesday, tracking global gains, but underlying sentiment remained cautious due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. At the open, the Sensex rose 170 points, the Nifty 50 gained nearly 50 points, and the Bank Nifty advanced 160 points. This follows a decline on Tuesday when the Sensex fell 561.46 points (0.72%) to settle at 77,054.94, and the Nifty 50 dropped 158.95 points (0.66%) to 24,052.05.
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold Indian equities worth Rs. 739 crore on July 14, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) remained net buyers with inflows of Rs. 2,927 crore. The Indian rupee opened at Rs. 96.17 against the US dollar, gaining marginally from its previous close.
Sensex Outlook
Technically, the Sensex formed a bearish candle on the daily chart, indicating potential further weakness. According to Shrikant Chouhan, Head of Equity Research at Kotak Securities, “The intraday market texture is non-directional; perhaps traders are waiting for either side to break out. 77,000 would act as a crucial support zone, while 77,300 would be the key resistance area for the bulls. Selling pressure below 77,000 is likely to accelerate, and the market could retest levels around 76,300-76,000. On the flip side, above 77,300, the chances of hitting 77,500-77,800 would turn bright.”
Nifty 50 Outlook
The Nifty 50 has entered a consolidation phase after snapping its three-session winning streak. The index formed a small bearish candle with a long upper shadow, indicating selling pressure at higher levels. Bajaj Broking Research noted, “We expect the index to extend the recent consolidation in the range of 23,800-24,350. Within the consolidation, last Friday’s gap area and Monday’s low of 24,000-23,950 will act as immediate support. Holding above this level could lead to a pullback towards 24,250-24,350, the upper band of the consolidation range.”
Analysts point to the 24,000 to 23,950 zone as the immediate floor. If the index stays above this area, a recovery toward 24,250-24,350 is possible. A stronger support lies between 23,800 and 23,900. However, a sustained upward rally will only materialize if the index breaks decisively above 24,350.
Bank Nifty Outlook
On Tuesday, Bank Nifty declined 669.15 points (1.15%) to close at 57,462.30, forming a bearish candle. The index slipped below the 57,500 mark, reflecting selling pressure in banking stocks. According to Bajaj Broking, Bank Nifty is likely to remain in a 56,500 to 58,700 trading range. A breakout above 58,700 could trigger a rally toward 59,300 and possibly 60,000. On the downside, 56,500 is the key floor to watch, aligning with the 20-week and 50-week EMAs and last week’s low, making it a major demand zone.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always conduct your own research before making investment decisions.
Leave a Reply