Market Check: Nifty, Sensex & Bank Nifty TurnsTurnsTurns Soft as Sellers Stay in Control

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 Nifty: Support Broken, Structure Weakens

Nifty opened on the back foot and broke below its immediate support at 25,750, extending the selling seen over the last two sessions.

• It tried to recover after the initial sell‑off but gave up gains by the close, ending with losses of ~120 points.

• On the daily chart, it has formed a small‑bodied bearish candle, continuing a lower highs–lower lows pattern—a—a classic short‑term weak setup.

Key levels:

• Below 25,900 → bias stays negative

• Downside: 25,750 → 25,600

• Upside hurdles (resistance): 26,000 → 26,150

Options positioning:

• Max Call OI: 26,000, then 26,300

• Max Put OI: 25,500, then 25,400

• Call writing: 26,000 & 25,900

• Put writing: 25,400 & 25,800

 Reading the data:
Option activity suggests a broader trading range of 25,400–26,300, with an immediate working band of 25,600–26,100.

 Sensex: Sharp Intraday Bounce, But No Follow‑Through

The S&P BSE Sensex also opened weak as bears dominated the first hour with intense selling.

• A sharp recovery of nearly 500 points from the intraday low helped trim losses.

• However, the short‑term structure remains fragile, with no strong follow‑up buying visible.

On the daily chart, Sensex formed a small‑bodied candle with wicks on both sides, signalling indecision and lack of confidence from buyers at higher levels.

Key levels:

• Below 85,000 → downside opens toward 84,300 → 84,000

• Upside hurdles: 85,000 → 85,300

 Bank Nifty: Buying at Lows, But Momentum Missing

Bank Nifty mirrored the broader market tone:

• Opened negative and slipped towards 58,900 in the early part of the session.

• Gradual recovery took it back toward 59,350, but it remained trapped in a narrow 200‑point band between 59,100 and 59,300.

The daily candle is again a small body, reflecting:

• Buying interest at lower levels

• But weak momentum near resistance zones

Key levels:

• Below 59,500 → softness towards 59,000 → 58,750

• Upside hurdles: 59,500 → 59,750

 Nifty Futures & Stock‑Specific Setups

• Nifty Futures closed negative with losses of 0.41%, settling at 25,958—in—in line with the weak underlying tone.

Stocks showing a positive setup:

• LTF

• Titan

• MCX

• Shriram Finance

• Laurus Labs

• AU Bank

• IIFL

• PB Fintech

• Canara Bank

Stocks showing weakness:

• Asian Paints

• TMPV

• IEX

• INOX Wind

• JSW Energy

• Max Healthcare

• BPCL

• Cipla

• OIL

• JioFin

• Piramal Pharma

This split highlights that while indices are under pressure, stock‑specific opportunities still exist, especially where fundamentals and technicals align.

 Why This Matters

• Trend fatigue is visible: key indices are failing to sustain at higher levels, signalling caution after a strong run‑up.

• Support zones are being tested: Breaks below important levels like 25,750 (Nifty) and 85,000 (Sensex) keep downside risk alive.

• Options data confirms consolidation: A well‑defined range suggests markets may oscillate with a negative bias until major triggers emerge.

• Sector & stock rotation is active: Even in a weak market, select financials, platforms, and specialty names are showing strength.

 The Road Ahead

• Watch 25,900 on Nifty and 85,000 on Sensex as key pivots—sustained trade below keeps bears in control.

• Bank Nifty holding above 59,000 can help cushion broader weakness; a break below may accelerate selling.

• Traders may prefer a range‑bound, risk‑managed approach, using clear support/resistance levels rather than aggressive directional bets.

• Investors should focus on quality names with positive setups, rather than chasing momentum in weak pockets.

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