Technicals

Trading Plan: Will Nifty 50, Bank Nifty defend Monday's low amid possible consolidation on F&O expiry day?

If the Nifty 50 fails to defend the previous day's low (around 25,600), a fall toward 25,500–25,400 can be seen. However, on the higher side, 25,800 is crucial for a further uptrend toward 26,000.

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The immediate key hurdle for Nifty 50 is placed at 25,800. Surpassing and sustaining this level could prepare the index for a move toward the 25,900–26,000 zone, which may open the door to a record high. Until then, range-bound trading may continue.

Technical View: Further rally in Nifty toward 26,000 needs trendline breakout; elevated VIX signals caution, Bank Nifty eyes 61,500

The monthly options data suggest that the Nifty may remain in the 25,500–26,000 range in the short term, as a decisive close on either side of the range can provide firm direction to the Nifty 50.

Chartist Talk: Ashish Kyal bets on Nifty 26,000 after Trump tariff verdict, backs 2 stocks this week

After the initial gap-up opening on Monday, a short-term dip cannot be ruled out. Any decline toward the 25,750–25,780 zone could present a buying opportunity for a near-term target of 26,002, Ashish Kyal advised. Among stocks, he believes Granules India appears strong from a short-term perspective, having delivered a decisive breakout from a triangle pattern in the previous session. KEI Industries has also witnessed a strong breakout from a multi-resistance zone around Rs 4,600, supported by healthy volumes in the prior trading session, he said in an interview to Moneycontrol.

Trading Plan: Will Supreme Court’s tariff ruling push Nifty to 25,900-26,000, Bank Nifty to a record high?

Bulls are likely to gain more strength on Monday, especially after the Supreme Court ruled against Trump’s tariffs. Hence, the Nifty 50 is expected to march toward 25,900, which is the pivot point, as only sustaining above it can take the index toward the next key resistance at 26,000.

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Trade setup for February 23 after Supreme Court verdict on Trump tariffs: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell

As long as the index holds above this level, along with the positive signal from the US Supreme Court striking down Trump’s tariffs with a 6–3 vote—though Trump later announced an increase in global tariffs to 15 percent from 10 percent—a possible move toward the 25,900–26,000 levels (which also coincide with recent swing highs) may occur in the upcoming sessions.

Chartist Talk: Nifty to jump 350-400 pts on Trump tariff verdict; 25,950-26,000 crucial, says Sudeep Shah

On the upside, the 25,950–26,000 band stands as an immediate resistance zone. How the index reacts around these key levels will determine the next meaningful directional move, said Sudeep Shah.

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Technical View: VIX above 14 signals caution for bulls, crossing 25,700 crucial for further Nifty upside; Bank Nifty stays firm above key moving averages

The benchmark Nifty 50 needs to surpass and sustain above the 25,650–25,700 zone for a further upward journey toward 25,800, followed by 25,900.

Trading Plan: Will Nifty defend 25,400, Bank Nifty sustain above 60,500 amid consolidation?

If the Nifty 50 fails to defend the 25,400–25,350 zone, the 25,300–25,200 range cannot be ruled out in the next few sessions. However, holding above this zone could possibly take the index toward the 25,500–25,600 range.

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Trade setup for February 20: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell

If the Nifty 50 decisively breaks 25,400 in the upcoming sessions, a fall toward the 25,300–25,200 zone cannot be ruled out. However, holding above 25,400 could take the index toward the 25,500–25,600 zone.

Technical View: Nifty's 200-DMA under major threat as geopolitical tensions fuel oil rally and spike VIX; Bank Nifty slips below 61,000

Technically, the day’s market action indicates the formation of a ‘Bearish Engulfing’ pattern and a faster retracement of the previous three sessions’ range on the downside within a single session. This is not a good sign for the Nifty.

Trading Plan: Can Nifty stay above 25,800, Bank Nifty hit fresh record high?

If the Nifty 50 sustains above 25,800, a further upmove toward 25,900–26,000 can be seen in the upcoming sessions. However, below this level, the index may consolidate with range-bound trading, with 25,650 acting as support.

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Trade setup for February 19: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell

The continuation of the higher high–higher low formation, falling VIX, decisive breakout of the downward-sloping resistance trendline, and improving momentum indicators signalled a positive mood in the market.

Technical View: Trendline breakout, strengthening momentum signal Nifty’s move toward 26,000 as VIX cools; Bank Nifty hits record closing high

The India VIX, which measures expected market volatility, cooled down further to 12.22, down 3.55 percent, signalling comfort for bulls. A decisive fall below the 12 zone can bring major comfort for bulls.

Trading Plan: Is a third straight winning session on the cards for Nifty 50, Bank Nifty?

The Nifty 50 needs to surpass and sustain above the 25,750–25,800 zone for a move toward the 25,900–26,000 levels; however, the immediate key support is placed at 25,600.

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Trade setup for February 18: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell

If Nifty 50 manages to close and sustain above 25,750, a rally toward the 25,900–26,000 levels cannot be ruled out in the upcoming sessions. However, 25,600 is expected to act as immediate support, followed by 25,500 as a crucial support level, according to experts.

Technical View: Nifty rises for 2nd day, move above 25,850 can extend to 26,000, say experts

The Bank Nifty continued to outperform, ending near the 61,200 mark with a gain of 0.37 percent, added Shah.

Trading Plan: Can Nifty 50 defend 25,600, Bank Nifty sustain above 60,400 amid likely consolidation?

The Nifty 50 may see consolidation as long as it trades below 25,750, with support placed at 25,600–25,500. Climbing and sustaining above 25,750 could open the door for a sharp rally.

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