Trading Plan: Will Nifty 50 surpass 23,000, Bank Nifty reclaim 53,000 amid US–Iran tensions and ceasefire talks?

If the Nifty 50 reclaims and sustains above 23,000, a move towards 23,400–23,500, a crucial hurdle, cannot be ruled out. However, support is placed at 22,700, followed by 22,500.

Daily Voice: Too early to call a bottom, says Bay Capital's Nikunj Doshi; foreign flows unlikely to return to India soon

Considering input price inflation across various sectors, RBI in the April policy meeting will increase inflation forecast and will marginally cut growth estimates for economy,

Trade Setup for April 7: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell amid Iran–US ceasefire developments

The Nifty 50 needs to maintain this upward trajectory over the next few sessions by surpassing and sustaining above the 23,400–23,500 zone. Until then, range-bound trading may continue, with immediate support at 22,700 followed by 22,500, according to experts.

Technical View: Bulls hold ground for a third day, but sustainability of Nifty 50 uptrend remains crucial as VIX stays above 25; Nifty Bank eyes 53,000

The weekly options data indicates a trading range of 22,500–23,500 for the Nifty 50.

Sensex, Nifty settle over 1% higher on Iran, US ceasefire hopes; key factors behind market rise

Sensex, Nifty rebounded sharply on a report that Iran and the U.S. have received a plan to end hostilities with an immediate ceasefire.

Sensex down 600 pts, Nifty near 22,550: Trump's Iran threat among key factors behind market decline

Sensex, Nifty declined as crude prices climbed amid fears of further escalation in the West Asia war.

Trump renews threat of major attacks | Oil prices gain, Dollar firm | Bank Stocks in Focus on Q4

Global markets recover after initial volatility, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite holding gains in Thursday trade. Oil prices surge sharply as WTI Crude hits $111 and Brent Crude crosses $109 amid rising geopolitical tensions. Iran–Oman talks on the Strait of Hormuz remain in focus, while OPEC+ plans to increase output by 206,000 bpd in May. Strong US labour data supports sentiment, with nonfarm payrolls rising by 178,000. Asian markets including Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, China and Taiwan remain shut for holidays. Back home, Nifty 50 trades in a range with last week’s low at 22182 and high at 22941, while bank stocks are likely to be in focus ahead of Q4 updates. Catch Vishnu Kant Upadhyay, Ashish Chaturmohta, Harsha Upadhyaya, and Preeti RS, sharing key market insights in today's opening bell. Moneycontrol is India’s leading financial portal, offering market news, expert analysis, and powerful tools.

First Tick: Top global cues to watch in today’s trade

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) extended their selling streak, offloading equities worth ₹9,931 crore on April 2. However, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) provided support, purchasing equities worth over ₹7,200 crore.

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex, Nifty end over 1% higher; bank, midcap stocks lead recovery

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian markets closed higher on Monday, with benchmark indices gaining over 1 percent after recovering sharply from early losses, as optimism around a potential Iran-US ceasefire improved sentiment and eased concerns over oil supply disruptions. PSU banks and realty stocks outperformed with gains of over 2 percent, while metals, auto and FMCG also advanced.

Daily Voice: Indian equities could rally into FY27 if Iran conflict ends this month, says Waterfield’s Vipul Bhowar

The transition from panic to recovery is expected to be volatile, implying that the first quarter of FY27 may still see turbulent sideways consolidation before a sustained rally, said Waterfield's Vipul Bhowar.

Trading Plan: Will Nifty 50, Bank Nifty see follow-through buying amid geopolitical tensions?

In case of further recovery, the Nifty 50 may face resistance at 22,800–23,000. However, failure to sustain could bring the index toward the immediate support zone of 22,500–22,450, followed by 22,200 as critical support.

Trade Setup for April 6: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell as geopolitical tensions dominate markets

Technical indicators are largely in favour of bears despite Thursday’s recovery. The index needs to reclaim and sustain above the 23,000 zone for an upmove toward 23,500; until then, consolidation and range-bound trading may continue, with immediate support at 22,500, followed by 22,200.

Dalal Street Week Ahead: RBI policy, Iran war, oil prices, US GDP, Q4 earnings among 10 key factors to watch

The coming week starting from April 6 is also expected to remain weak with elevated volatility until there is a concrete news development with respect to de-escalation of war and opening of Strait of Hormuz.

Daily Voice: Anand Rathi’s Pradeep Gupta spots opportunities in consumption, financials and industrials; urges selective bets

On the domestic side, the key risk would be any delay in earnings normalisation in sectors where expectations have run ahead of delivery, as well as pockets of elevated valuations, said Pradeep Gupta of Anand Rathi.

Chartist Talk: Crude oil’s next leg of upside hinges on a break above $120–123 a barrel, says Ashish Kyal

Ashish Kyal believes the low of 22,180 is going to be crucial for Nifty 50 because, if one looks at the weekly timeframe chart, this is the same level that was seen during May 2024. A very important base formation also happened in this zone in March 2025.

Beyond the Fall: What’s a must watch to identify market bottoms

While immediate upside cannot be guaranteed and near-term volatility may persist, the broader setup suggests markets are gradually approaching a bottoming phase.

Daily Voice | US-Iran war extends into June quarter: What could shape market outcomes? Puneet Sharma of Whitespace Alpha explains

If tensions persist in May 2026, the impact begins to transmit into macro variables. Elevated oil prices start reflecting in inflation expectations, currency pressures remain, and financial conditions tighten, said Puneet Sharma of Whitespace Alpha.

Chartist Talk: Is Nifty 50’s bearish momentum losing strength? Is Nifty IT’s pullback rally set to continue next week? Sudeep Shah answers

The 22,900-23,000 zone remains a key resistance band for the Nifty 50 next week, however, a decisive break below 22,350 would indicate a continuation of the downtrend, potentially dragging the index towards 22,200 and even 22,000, making this a crucial make-or-break zone in the near term, said Sudeep Shah of SBI Securities.

Market declines for sixth straight week; Rupee rebounds from record low

During the week, the BSE Sensex fell 263.67 points, or 0.35%, to end at 73,319.55, while the Nifty 50 was down 106.5 points, down 0.46%, to finish at 22,713.10.

New STT, New Rules | How derivatives traders must adapt: Shubham Agarwal

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Daily Voice: RBI may raise rates by 25–50 bps in FY27 if energy-driven inflation persists; capex decisions could be delayed due to Iran war uncertainty, says Client Associates' Himanshu Kohli

As per the latest round of rhetoric, it appears the war could extend further, and the resolution is unlikely in the immediate term, said Client Associates' Himanshu Kohli.

Stock market holiday today: BSE, NSE to remain shut on account of Good Friday

Trading in equities, equity derivatives, securities lending and borrowing (SLBs), currency derivatives, and interest rate derivatives will remain shut for the day on both the BSE and the NSE.

Technical View: Bears hold power; VIX remains above 25 despite Nifty’s 530-point recovery; 22,200 crucial for next week; Bank Nifty’s 50,000 at risk amid Iran war

The weekly options data indicates a 22,000–23,000 range for the Nifty 50 in the short term, as a breakout on either side of the range could provide further direction to the market.

Taking Stock: Market recovers on stronger rupee; Nifty ends above 22,700 amid volatility

More than 140 stocks touched their 52-week low on the BSE, including Sapphire Foods, Blue Star, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company, Devyani International, PG Electroplast, Godrej Properties.