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Will Nifty Cross 26,100 Hurdle On Weekly F&O Expiry? PhysicsWallah Lists Today|Opening Bell Live

The Nifty 50 extended its uptrend for a second week, with momentum indicators supporting the rally. A sustained move above 26,000 could push the index toward the October peak at 26,100 and then the record high of 26,277. Key support sits at 25,900–25,800. The Bank Nifty hit uncharted territory at 59,000, with the next upside markers at 59,300 and 59,500, while support lies at 58,600 and 58,000. On November 17, the Nifty gained 103 points to close at 26,013, and the Bank Nifty surged 445 points to 58,963. Market breadth was marginally positive with 1,480 stocks advancing versus 1,412 declining on the NSE. Globally, Wall Street closed sharply lower on tech weakness amid renewed AI jitters— the Dow tumbled over 550 points, and the Nasdaq dropped nearly 200. Asian markets are trading largely in the red, mirroring US cues, as tensions between China and Japan weigh on sentiment. The GIFT Nifty signals a weak start for Indian equities. A heavy day of block deals may add volatility, with Blackstone likely to offload a 9.5% stake in Mphasis. Large trades are also expected in Paytm, Emcure Pharma, Zinka Logistics and PhysicsWallah makes its D-street debut today. Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Jay Thakkar, Head Derivatives and Quant Research, ICICI Securities and Feroze Azeez, Joint CEO, Anand Rathi Wealth.

first published: Nov 18, 2025 08:58 am