The Indian stock market opened higher on Thursday, buoyed by a decline in global oil prices and mixed cues from international markets. The Nifty 50 index started the session at 23,334.70, gaining 64.1 points or approximately 0.28%, while the Bank Nifty advanced 117.1 points from its previous close. Meanwhile, the Sensex climbed 260.65 points to reach 74,575.24.
Broader market participation improved, with the Nifty Midcap index rising 0.52% and the Nifty Smallcap index gaining 0.86%. The Indian rupee opened flat at Rs. 95.87 against the US dollar.
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) remained net sellers in the cash market on September 17, offloading shares worth Rs. 3,208.76 crore. In contrast, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) were net buyers, purchasing Rs. 3,617.75 crore worth of equities.
Sensex Outlook
According to Sachin Gupta, VP of Technical Research at Choice Equity Broking Private Limited, the Sensex is expected to maintain its negative bias unless it breaks above the resistance zone of 74,700–75,000. On the downside, the 73,500–74,200 range serves as a critical support area. If the index falls below this level, selling pressure may intensify.
Nifty 50 Outlook
The Nifty 50 ended Thursday’s session 53 points higher, forming a small green candle with an upper shadow on the daily chart. The recent recovery has emerged from the key support zone around 23,100–23,000. However, the index lacks strength to reverse the prevailing trend of lower highs and lower lows.
On the upside, the 23,400–23,500 zone poses strong resistance. A sustained move below 23,000 could trigger a deeper correction.
Bank Nifty Outlook
The Bank Nifty formed a long upper-shadow bearish candle, indicating strong supply at higher levels. The sharp rejection from the day’s high suggests sellers remain active. Immediate support is seen at 55,500–55,700, while resistance lies at 56,300–56,500.
Gupta noted that the broader range for the Bank Nifty is likely to be 55,500–56,500, with a near-term sideways bias. An upside breakout above 56,500 would improve the technical structure, whereas a fall below 55,500 could add further downside pressure.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Readers should conduct their own research before making any financial decisions.
Leave a Reply