NIFTY started the day at 19,822 with a small gap-up of 11 points. Right from opening, the index moved in a 75-point range between 19,770 and 19,845. Nifty closed at 19,794, down by 17 points or 0.09%.
BANK NIFTY (BNF) started the day at 44,571 with a gap-up of 55 points. Throughout the day, the index consolidated in just a 110-point range between 44,550 and 44,660. BNF closed at 44,599, up by 82 points or 0.18%.
All indices except Nifty IT (-1.67%) and Nifty Realty (-0.18%) closed flat-to-green. Nifty Media (+3.02%) moved up the most.
Major Asian markets closed up to 1.8% in the green. European markets are currently trading in the green.
Today’s Moves
Coal India (+1.7%) was NIFTY50’s top gainer. The company said a three-day strike called by five central trade unions has been deferred.
Aster DM Healthcare (4.9%) surged over 9% following reports that private equity firms BPEA EQT and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board have shown interest in acquiring the company’s assets, including its India business.
MMTC (+19.95%) rose sharply following the Central Govt’s nod to royalty rates of 3% each for lithium and niobium and 1% for Rare Earth Elements (REEs).
Tech Mahindra (-2.72%) was NIFTY50’s top loser.
All stocks in Nifty IT fell after the Q2 results reported by TCS yesterday were weaker than analysts’ estimates.
Laxmi Organics (-5.7%) fell sharply after rallying over 11% yesterday.
Markets Ahead
Major indices held the upper levels and consolidated in a small range today. A breakout or a breakdown from these zones can give us good directional moves.
Nifty: The immediate support in the index is near 19,780. Meanwhile, the immediate resistance to watch out for is the 19,880 level. A breakout from there could take Nifty up to 19,945 and 20,000 levels eventually.
Bank Nifty: The immediate support is near 44,400. A breakdown from this level might take the index down to 44,180 and 44,080. On the other hand, 44,750 is the immediate resistance to watch out. A breakout from there may give us targets of 45,000 and 45,100.
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