Nifty is a market index that was introduced by the National Stock Exchange in April 1996. It’s a blend of two words-National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Fifty. It is a benchmark Indian stock market index that represents the weighted average of 50 of the largest Indian companies listed on the National Stock Exchange.It is one of the two main stock indices used in India, the other being the BSE SENSEX. The base value of the index has been set at 1000 and the base capital of Rs 2.06 trillion. It was initially calculated on a full market capitalization methodology but in 2009 the computation was changed to a free float methodology. The base period for the NIFTY 50 index is November 3 1995, which marked the completion of one year of operations of the National Stock Exchange Equity Market Segment. Nifty 50 index has shaped up to be the largest consisting of exchange-traded funds (onshore and offshore) and exchange-traded options at NSE. It is the world’s most actively traded contract. As of April 2021, the index covers 13 sectors of the Indian Economy and offers investment managers exposure to the Indian market in one portfolio. It also has sectoral indices like NIFTY Bank, NIFTY IT, NIFTY Auto, NIFTY Pharma etc. More
The underlying trend of Nifty remains choppy. A sustainable move above 25900 could open further upside for the next week
Sectorally, Nifty Consumer Durables, Realty, Pharma, Healthcare shed 2 percent each, Nifty Auto index slipped 1.75 percent and Nifty Media index down 1 percent during the week.
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Weekly options data indicated that the 25,800–26,000 zone is expected to act as resistance for the Nifty 50, while support is seen at 25,500.
Sensex, Nifty gains were led by a sharp jump in Infosys after the company raised its revenue growth guidance for FY26.
The Nifty 50 continued to trade in a tight range of 25,600–25,900 for the fourth consecutive session, staying within its 100-day and 50-day EMAs, and closed 0.3% lower on January 14. Elevated volatility, along with cautious technical and momentum indicators, suggests bulls remain tentative as markets await further cues from the ongoing earnings season. Experts believe the index is likely to take a decisive direction only after a clear breakout from the current range. On the downside, a breach below 25,600 could open the door to 25,450, while a move above 25,900 may pave the way for a rally toward the 26,000–26,100 zone. Global cues remain mixed, though GIFT Nifty indicates a steady start for Dalal Street. On the stock-specific front, Infosys will be in focus following its guidance upgrade, while Reliance Industries is set to report its Q3 earnings today. Markets will also track the outcome of the BMC election results, due later in the day. Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Raja Venkatraman, Co-Founder of NeoTrader, and Sushant Bhansali, CEO of Ambit Asset Management, as they decode key market cues on Opening Bell Live.
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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 index is expected to get a firm direction only after it convincingly breaks the 25,600-25,900 range on either side.
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The weekly options data continued to suggest a broad trading range of 25,000–26,000 for the Nifty 50.
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Sensex, Nifty declined as sustained selling by foreign investors weighed on sentiment.
Buying interest emerged in select metal, oil & gas and consumer durable stocks.
The Nifty 50 slipped 0.2% on January 13, giving up a part of the previous session’s gains. While the index negated the lower high–lower low pattern seen over the past five sessions, it continues to trade below its short- and medium-term moving averages, with momentum indicators still signalling caution. Experts believe the market is likely to remain in a consolidation phase unless the Nifty decisively breaks above the 25,900–26,000 resistance zone. A sustained move above this level could open the door for a rally toward 26,200–26,300, while on the downside, immediate support is seen at 25,600, followed by a key level at 25,450. Globally, Wall Street retreated from record highs, with the S&P 500 drifting lower, weighed down by banking stocks. Asian markets opened mixed, though Japan’s Nikkei scaled a fresh record, crossing the 54,000 mark for the first time. Back home, GIFT Nifty signals a sluggish start for Dalal Street. In commodities, crude oil surged to a 12-week high amid escalating geopolitical risks and supply disruption concerns. Gold and silver touched fresh record highs, as U.S. inflation data strengthened expectations of future Federal Reserve rate cuts. On the earnings front, IT major Infosys is set to report its Q3 results today. All eyes will be on guidance. Also watch out for Groww as it reports earnings today. Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Ruchit Jain, Vice President – Technical Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, and Ajay Srivastava, CEO, Dimensions Corporate Finance Services, as they decode the key market cues on Opening Bell Live.
On January 13, the Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold equities worth around Rs 1499 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased equities worth Rs 1181 crore.