According to experts, the Nifty 50 needs to break either 25,600 for a downside move toward 25,450 (immediate key support) or 25,900 for an upward journey toward 26,000, as above it the 26,200–26,300 zone can be a possible target.
The market may remain range-bound until it decisively breaks the current week’s high–low range. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
The index is expected to get a firm direction only after it convincingly breaks the 25,600-25,900 range on either side.
Notably, volumes have picked up sharply for the first time since November 12, 2025, indicating strong participation and conviction in the ongoing move of IndusInd Bank, said Ashish Kyal.
The weekly options data continued to suggest a broad trading range of 25,000–26,000 for the Nifty 50.
If the Nifty 50 breaks below 25,600 (100-day EMA), a fall toward 25,450 is possible. However, a convincing move above 25,900 (50-day EMA) can open the door to the psychological 26,000 zone.
The market may see consolidation as long as it trades below the midline of the Bollinger Bands. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
Consolidation is expected to continue until the Nifty 50 convincingly surpasses the 25,900–26,000 hurdle.
Weekly options data continued to suggest that the 26,000 level is expected to remain a crucial resistance, with support seen in the range of 25,700–25,600.
If the Nifty 50 extends its gains, the 25,900–26,000 levels will be crucial to watch in the upcoming sessions. However, immediate support is placed at 25,700.
The market may extend its upward journey, but sustainability remains the key factor to watch. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
The formation of a Piercing Line pattern raised hopes for a continuation of the uptrend; however, momentum indicators still need to align with the bulls for a sustained market uptrend.
Weekly options data suggest that 26,000 is expected to be a key resistance level for the Nifty 50, as it has the maximum Call open interest. On the downside, support is seen in the 25,700–25,500 range, where maximum Put open interest is placed.
Analysts said the recent bounce appears to be driven largely by short-covering in heavyweight stocks after Sensex, Nifty tumbled up to 2.5% last week.
Technically, Gold is extremely overbought on all time frames, said Rahul Ghose.
If the Nifty 50 sustains below 25,700, a fall below 25,600–25,500 cannot be ruled out in the upcoming sessions; however, holding above this level could raise the possibility of an upmove toward 25,900–26,000.
The consolidation is likely to continue following a 2.5 percent loss last week. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
Experts expect bears to maintain the upper hand, with the possibility of further consolidation over the next few sessions.
Any meaningful recovery in Nifty 50 is only possible on sustained move above 25,750 (being the resistance from falling trendline) above which prices might try to test the resistance zone of 25,880-25,900.
Broader markets are also showing signs of strain. This widespread deterioration highlights a clear contraction in risk appetite, reinforcing the need for a cautious, defensive, and highly selective approach in the near term, Sudeep Shah said.
Price movements turn erratic before the budget. But one thing stays clear: option prices become expensive (Volatility increases). You can benefit from this by going long straddle, buying an ATM Call and Put.
The weekly options data suggested that 25,500 is expected to act as a crucial support, with strong resistance at 26,000.
BSE-listed companies have lost around Rs 15 lakh crore in market capitalisation over the last five sessions of selling.
Momentum indicators and a rising VIX signalled caution for bulls. The next support is placed at 25,700, and if Nifty 50 falls decisively below this level, a move toward 25,600–25,500 cannot be ruled out.
The market is expected to consolidate with range-bound trading after the sharp correction. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
