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The Nifty 50 is likely to face a hurdle at 25,200–25,250, followed by 25,400–25,450 being key resistance. However, the support is placed at 25,000–24,900, experts said.
The improved sentiment may drive the market gradually toward the September high. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
If the Nifty 50 manages to defend the 25,000 mark, which is the immediate support, then the levels to watch in the short term are 25,100 and 25,250. However, on the lower side, 24,900 is expected to be a crucial support, according to experts.
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Weekly options data suggested that the Nifty 50 may face a hurdle at the 25,200-25,500 range, with support at 24,900.
Sensex, Nifty traded higher on strong buying in bank stocks and positive global cues.
For further upward movement, the Nifty 50 needs to reclaim and sustain above 25,000 for a potential move toward 25,100–25,200. However, until then, consolidation may be seen, with immediate support at 24,750, followed by 24,600 as crucial support.
The market is expected to gain further strength only if it decisively climbs above the midline of the Bollinger Bands. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
The 25,000 level is expected to be a crucial hurdle for any further uptrend toward 25,100–25,250 in the Nifty 50. Until then, consolidation and rangebound trading may persist, with support at 24,600, experts said.
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For the week, BSE Sensex and Nifty50 added 1 percent each.
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Year-to-date for 2025, FIIs have withdrawn Rs 2.42 lakh crore, while DIIs have invested Rs 5.78 lakh crore.
The India VIX, which measures the expected market volatility, remained subdued for the fourth consecutive session, providing comfort to bulls. It was down by 2.21 percent to 10.06, the lowest closing level since September 19.
Sensex, Nifty recouped early losses amid strong buying in metal shares. Additionally, positive global cues aided to the sentiments.
As long as the Nifty 50 stays above 24,600, a buy-on-dips strategy is advised by experts.
The market needs to surpass short- and medium-term moving averages for a persistent uptrend. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
The Nifty 50 needs to surpass and sustain above 25,000 for a sharp upward journey. Until then, it may see consolidation and range-bound trading, with 24,600 acting as support — a level that has been defended in the previous three sessions, experts said.
On October 1, Indian benchmark indices snapped 8-day losing streak, ending strong with Nifty above 24,800 after RBI kept the repo rate unchanged, lowered its inflation forecast to 2.6 percent and upward revision of GDP growth projection to 6.8 percent.
SEBI has also introduced SEBI Check, a digital verification tool that allows investors to independently confirm the bank account details and UPI IDs of registered intermediaries.
Eternal shares gained 2.5 percent to close at Rs 329 on the National Stock Exchange. The stock has been in uptrend despite intermittent correction, especially after surpassing previous record high of Rs 305 in July.