Technical & Derivatives Report
Nifty Bank Outlook - (22883)
In last couple of days, the banking index has started
outperforming our benchmark and yesterday too, the opening
was strong above 23000, courtesy to bumper start in AXIS BANK
post it’s stellar quarterly numbers. However, within blink of an eye,
the early morning lead disappeared in both major indices. In fact,
after regaining some momentum, our markets took a nosedive on
the back of sell off seen in global peers. Fortunately the banking
space once again saw decent recovery to conclude the volatile day
on a positive note.
Unlike recent trend, the Bank Nifty is showing strength, which
certainly is an encouraging sign for our markets. Practically our
markets are extremely overbought but they are reluctant to fall. In
a normal scenario, we would have expected some correction from
current levels; but the way Banknifty is shaped up, we will not be
surprised to see extended move from hereon. If Banknifty
manages to stay beyond 23000-23100 we could see banking
space leading the charge in next leg of the rally. On the flip side,
22600-22500 is likely to provide strong support. However having
said that one shouldn’t be too complacent and hence, should
ideally keep booking profits in rallies.
Key Levels
Support 1 – 22600 Resistance 1 – 23000
Support 2 – 22500 Resistance 2 – 23100
Exhibit 1: Nifty Daily Chart
Sensex (37872) / Nifty (11133)
Nifty started trading with another gap up above the 11200 mark,
however, the index corrected from the opening ticks in the first half
an hour of trade. It then faced resistance during intraday pullback
towards 11200 and corrected in the later half to register a low of
11060. Due to some recovery from the low at the end, Nifty
registered a marginal loss and ended at 11132.60.
As the Nifty approached the 78.6% retracement level, it seemed that
traders preferred for some profit booking as the index showed signs
of boredom and corrected from the higher levels. However, the
banking and the financial space kept the market on toes as some of
the stocks from this space outperformed the broader markets which
led to a relative outperformance in Bank Nifty. As mentioned in our
previous article, Nifty is trading near the crucial hurdle and hence it
is wise for traders to book profits and take some money off the table.
However, as of now, there are no signs of reversal and hence, we do
not advise taking any contra trades.
Exhibit 2: Nifty Bank Daily Chart
Next couple of sessions would be crucial to determine the near term
trend and traders are advised to trade with a stock specific approach
and keep booking timely profits. The near term supports for the
index are placed around 11040 and 10960 whereas resistance is
seen in the range of 11200-11250.
Key Levels
Support 1 – 11040 Resistance 1 – 11200
Support 2 – 10960 Resistance 2 – 11250