The market is expected to remain range-bound with an elevated VIX. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
Momentum still needs to strengthen, though it has gradually been improving over recent sessions. Strong momentum is possible only after the index convincingly surpasses the 25,650–25,700 zone.
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According to the weekly options data, strong resistance for the Nifty 50 is placed at 26,000 in the short term, with an immediate hurdle at 25,500, while support is placed at 25,000.
The improving momentum indicators appear to be gradually aligning with the recent rally. Overall, the indices are expected to remain range-bound with a positive bias as they approach the Union Budget scheduled for February 1.
The market may see range-bound trading ahead of the Union Budget scheduled on February 1. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
According to experts, volatility is expected to remain elevated ahead of Union Budget, though it has cooled off slightly over the last two days.
Weekly options data continued to suggest that the Nifty 50 may face resistance at 26,000, with crucial support at 25,000, ahead of the Union Budget scheduled on February 1.
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The Nifty 50 needs to climb and sustain above 25,400–25,500 for a further upward journey toward 25,600–25,750. Until then, consolidation may be seen, with support in the 25,200–25,160 zone, according to experts.
The market may consolidate after the two-day gains, with support placed at the previous day’s low. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
Momentum indicators are signalling improving strength, but the Nifty 50 is still trading below all key moving averages (except the 200 DEMA).
Weekly options data suggested that the Nifty 50 is likely to face immediate resistance at the 25,400–25,500 levels, with support at 25,300–25,200.
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The Nifty 50 and Bank Nifty needs stronger momentum and technical indicators for follow-through buying interest. Until then, there could be range-bound trading for a few more sessions.
The market is expected to remain range-bound amid a rising India VIX. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
Technical and momentum indicators still favour bears, with a cautious signal from the rising VIX. Experts expect the benchmark index to remain in the 24,900–25,500 range in the short term.
Nifty is currently hovering around its long-term moving average, the 200-day exponential moving average (DEMA), placed near the 25,150 level, said experts.
Weekly options data suggested that the index is likely to trade in the 25,000–25,500 range in the short term.
Given the sell signals from momentum indicators and the fall below all key moving averages, if the Nifty 50 decisively breaks below 24,900 (the previous week’s low), a correction toward the 24,600–24,500 zone cannot be ruled out, experts said.
Consolidation with range-bound trading is expected to continue over the next few sessions. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
Short-term moving averages trended down, with momentum indicators showing a sell signal and an elevated VIX signalling caution.
In the current market condition, key would be to stay highly selective, not short the markets too much, and stay invested in relatively stronger pockets, said Milan Vaishnav.
Momentum indicators remain weak, with the weekly RSI hovering around the 45 mark—its lowest level since April 2025—and trading below its 9-week average, signalling persistent downside momentum in Nifty 50, said Sudeep Shah.
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