Technical & Derivatives Report
Exhibit 1: Nifty Daily Chart
Bank Nifty had a disappointing week as even though a strong
outperformance was seen in the broader markets this space
ended the week with a cut of 0.69%.
On Thursday, the bank index after bouncing from the key support
of 20SMA some hopes was created by the bulls for the catch-up
move however on Friday it continued with its lethargic move. As
mentioned above the underperformance of the banking space is
a sign of concern and if it has to perform then it's now or else we
may see some weakness in the broader markets as well. Going
ahead, immediate support is placed around 34600 and 34200
whereas immediate resistance is placed around 35400 and
35600. For the bulls to make a strong come back it will need to
surpass the stiff wall of 36000 levels and till then any upmove is
likely to be a half-hearted bounce back.
Key Levels
Support 1 – 34800 Resistance 1 – 35400
Support 2 – 34600 Resistance 2 – 35600
Exhibit 2: Nifty Bank Daily Chart
There is another notable observation that is making us a bit
cautious at current levels. The Nifty Midcap 50 index which is
enjoying its dream run since many months has now reached a
crucial juncture. On the daily chart, we can see it reaching the
‘100% Price Extension’ of the previous up move and importantly on
the weekly time frame, we can see it coinciding around the ‘161%
Price Extension’ of the first up leg started after March 2020 lows. By
highlighting this, we do not expect the multi-year Bull Run to end;
but at least a short term pause or profit booking cannot be ruled
out. Hence traders are now advised to take some money off the
table and avoid aggressive bets overnight. Also, the stock specific
approach still can be continued but one has to be very fussy and
should follow proper risk management from hereon.
Key Levels
Support 1 – 15700 Resistance 1 – 15850
Support 2 – 15600 Resistance 2 – 15900
During the last week, our markets started on a pleasant note on
Monday as there was some positivity seen across the globe. With
this, our benchmark registered a fresh record high while the
banking remained quiet on the first day. During the remaining part
of the week, Nifty consolidated in a small range as the banking kept
sulking. Fortunately, the IT space saw some renewed buying interest
which kept our benchmark in the positive terrain to eventually
register yet another record high beyond the 15800 mark. Among
the key indices, Nifty gained 0.82% during the week which was
mainly led by handsome gains of 4.52% in Nifty IT. The Nifty Midcap
50 index too added another 2.57% to its kitty; however the banking
remained laggard by losing over half a percent.
Since we are trading in an uncharted territory, a small uptick from
hereon would give us new high. Hence, it should be considered only
as a number now. Since last couple of weeks, we have been
mentioning how there is no major hurdle seen before 16000 and in
line with this, the Nifty has been continuing its rally. But the kind of
price action we witnessed during the week (especially in banking
space), it’s not giving us the comfort now. Hence, if benchmark has
to reach this milestone of 16000 and even move beyond it, the
BANKNIFTY needs to surpass the sturdy wall of 36000. If it fails to
do so then we may see some bouts of profit booking in this week.
The key support is to be seen at 15700 – 15550 for Nifty; whereas
15850 – 15900 are to be considered as immediate resistances.