Nifty 50 Index

NIfty Outlook for This Week: Navigating Pivot Levels and Sector

As we move into the trading week, the Nifty 50 index closed at 23,559.95 for the current week, and the market appears poised for potential volatility based on the pivot range and sector-specific sentiment. Here’s a closer look at the key levels, the market's sentiment, and how price action could influence future movements.

Current Week's Close: 23,559.95
The current closing level of 23,559.95 indicates a consolidating market, but there are key levels traders should monitor to gauge future direction. The weekly pivot range and support/resistance levels will be critical in deciding the market’s trajectory.

Weekly Price Action Pivot Range
The weekly pivot range for the Nifty is between 23,552 and 23,634. This range suggests a potentially bullish sentiment if the index stays above the pivot level, indicating that the market could be inclined to move upward. However, if the Nifty closes below the pivot range on a 1-hour time frame (1Hr TF), it could trigger a bearish sentiment, leading to downward pressure on the index.

Market Sentiment Based on Pivot Range:
Bullish Sentiment: If the Nifty maintains a position above the pivot range (23,552 to 23,634), it could signal strength, and traders might expect the index to break higher, potentially testing the resistance levels.

Bearish Sentiment: A close below the pivot range on the 1Hr TF would indicate that bearish pressure is in play, and the index could struggle to hold above key support levels, increasing the risk of further downside.

Key Support and Resistance Levels
Support Levels:


S1: 23,255
S2: 22,950
S3: 22,768
The support levels are crucial for confirming a bearish or bullish trend. A breach below S1 (23,255) and further downside movement could lead the index to test S2 and S3, especially if bearish sentiment from the Finance sector spills over into the broader market.

Resistance Levels:

R1: 23,870
R2: 24,178
R3: 24,360
On the upside, R1 (23,870) remains the first key resistance level. A breakout above this level could trigger a push towards R2 and R3, signaling bullish continuation.

Sector Focus: Weakness in Nifty Finance
The Nifty Finance sector is currently weak, and this bearish sentiment in financial stocks is a critical factor for the broader market’s direction. If weakness continues in financial stocks, it could exert downward pressure on the Nifty index, especially because these stocks hold significant weight in the index.

Stocks to Watch: Based on my observations, the following stocks from the Nifty Finance sector appear weak:

SBI Cards & Payment
ICICI Prudential Insurance
Shriram Finance
Among the major high-weightage banking stocks, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank are showing weakness for the coming week. These three banks alone account for approximately 60.27% of the Nifty Financial Services index. This concentration indicates that any significant movement in these stocks can substantially influence the overall performance of the index.

In the PSU banking sector, SBI (State Bank of India) is the key player with the highest weightage. However, it is already in a downtrend and recorded a -3.78% correction last week. Apart from Kotak Mahindra Bank, most of the major high-weightage banking stocks appear weak for the upcoming week.

Additional Key Observations:
The Nifty Financial Services index is approaching its weekly supply zone and has already shown signs of weakness, correcting -0.51% today.
Private banks also appear weaker, contributing to the overall bearish sentiment in the financial sector.

With the ongoing correction in banking stocks, the sector may face further downside pressure in the coming week.

Conclusion
In conclusion, Nifty's direction next week will depend largely on price action around the weekly pivot range. A close above the pivot range could indicate a bullish sentiment, while a close below the pivot range on the 1Hr TF would signal bearish sentiment. Traders should be vigilant in tracking the Finance sector and watch for any signs of further weakness.

Bullish scenario: Staying above the pivot range may drive the index higher towards resistance levels.

Bearish scenario: A close below the pivot range may signal a move towards support levels, particularly if the Finance sector continues to underperform.

As always, risk management is essential in these uncertain times, especially given the volatility that can arise from sector-specific developments.

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