NIFTY started the day flat at 19,809. The index mostly moved in a small range of 40 points throughout the day between 19,780 and 19,820. Nifty closed at 19,794, down by 7 points or 0.04%.
BANK NIFTY (BNF) started the day flat at 43,607. After a small consolidation initially, the index moved up to the 43,700 resistance level, consolidated again, gave a breakdown and fell till opening levels. It again shot up and crossed the day’s high to 43,800. BNF closed at 43,769, up by 191 points or 0.44%.
Other indices except Nifty IT (-0.97%), Nifty FMCG (-0.47%), and Nifty PSU Bank (-0.34%) closed in flat-to-green. Nifty Pharma (+0.87%) moved up the most.
Major Asian markets closed mixed. UK’s FTSE100 is currently trading in the red, while Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC40 are trading in the green.
Today’s Moves
Cipla (+2.39%) was NIFTY50’s top gainer. HSBC maintained a “Buy” rating on the stock.
Shares of public sector insurance firms New India Assurance (+19.98%), General Insurance Company (+16.46%), and LIC (+9.71%) surged today amid a strong outlook.
HCL Tech (-1.49%) was NIFTY50’s top loser.
Shares of CG Power (-6.7%) came under selling pressure today. Earlier this week, the company announced plans to set up an outsourced semiconductor assembly & test facility in India.
Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway has sold its stake in Paytm (-3.34%).
Markets Ahead
The indices had a week marked by volatility and consolidation. There was buying observed at lower levels and rejection at higher levels. The direction of the market’s future movement will likely be determined by a breakout or a breakdown on Tuesday. The Indian stock markets will be closed on Monday (November 27) on account of Gurunanak Jayanti.
Nifty: The index currently has immediate support around 19,800. A breakdown from this level could potentially lead to a decline to 19,700 and 19,630 levels. On the other hand, the resistance to keep an eye on is approximately 19,860. A breakout from this level might pave the way for targets of 20,000.
Bank Nifty: A significant resistance level to monitor in BNF is 43,800. A breakout from this level could potentially trigger targets around the round level of 44,000. Meanwhile, the immediate support is situated near 43,600 levels. If there’s a breakdown from this support, the index may decline to 43,500 and 43,200 levels.
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