Renewed optimism over the revival of India–US commerce talks, together with the US Federal Reserve’s first fee minimize of 2025, lifted market sentiment. The optimistic spillover from lately introduced GST reforms continued to assist consumption-driven sectors, whereas Crisil’s forecast of softer inflation at 3.2% for FY26 fueled expectations of additional RBI coverage easing later this 12 months. Nonetheless, blended FII flows saved total features in test.
With this, analyst Sudeep Shah, Vice President and Head of Technical & Derivatives Analysis at SBI Securities, interacted with ET Markets concerning the outlook for the Nifty and Financial institution Nifty, in addition to an index technique for the upcoming week. The next are the edited excerpts from his chat:
This week witnessed a pleasant momentum within the markets. Does it seem to be it’s going to proceed?
As we step into the colourful season of Navratri beginning Monday, it feels just like the market has already begun its celebrations per week prematurely. Very similar to the rhythmic beats of garba and dandiya that develop stronger with every passing day, the benchmark index Nifty has danced its solution to a Symmetrical Triangle breakout, which was adopted by a pointy upside rally. By the top of the week, Nifty closed above the 25,300 mark with features of almost 1%, marking the third consecutive week of positivity.
Simply as Navratri signifies the facility of devotion and energy, this rally too was consistent with our expectations, as we had highlighted earlier that Nifty appeared well-positioned for a breakout. From the latest low of 24,404, the index has surged greater than 1,000 factors in simply 15 buying and selling classes. What makes this transfer much more festive is the broader participation, with each the Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap 100 ending within the inexperienced for 11 consecutive classes. Now, simply as devotees eagerly sit up for the 9 days of divine celebrations, the market too leaves us with the thrilling query — what’s subsequent on this grand festive rally?
We imagine the index could pause briefly within the coming classes, very similar to the second of relaxation between energetic dance beats, earlier than resuming its northward journey. Technically, the setup throughout shifting averages continues to showcase robust bullish momentum, whereas momentum-based indicators additionally echo the same optimistic rhythm.Speaking about essential ranges, the zone of 25,200–25,150 is anticipated to behave as fast assist, being the confluence of the 8-day EMA and the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement stage of the latest rally (24,404–25,448). On the upside, any sustainable transfer above the 25,450–25,500 zone may set the stage for the subsequent leg of the rally, doubtlessly extending in the direction of 25,750 and even 26,000 — a real festive feast for the bulls.
Nifty staged a pleasant efficiency too. What have been the elements behind this, in your opinion?
Nifty’s robust efficiency could be attributed to a mixture of supportive home and international triggers. On the worldwide entrance, the Fed’s fee minimize got here in on anticipated traces, conserving liquidity circumstances beneficial for rising markets. This supported threat urge for food throughout equities. Domestically, India’s macro backdrop stays resilient—CPI inflation has moderated in latest months, and GDP development continues to shock on the upside, underpinning confidence within the economic system. Sectorally, PSU Banks and auto names led features, supported by wholesome credit score development tendencies and strong festive demand expectations. Moreover, FIIs have been step by step protecting their brief positions in Index futures on the again of renewed optimism across the India-US tariff talks. On the technical entrance, Nifty witnessed a symmetrical triangle breakout lately, which triggered brief protecting and recent lengthy additions in derivatives. General, the mixture of robust macros, supportive flows, and beneficial international cues helped Nifty stage a powerful transfer larger.
What key ranges ought to we be careful for within the upcoming week?
Speaking about essential ranges, the zone of 25,200–25,150 is anticipated to behave as fast assist, being the confluence of the 8-day EMA and the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement stage of the latest rally (24,404–25,448). On the upside, any sustainable transfer above the 25,450–25,500 zone may set the stage for the subsequent leg of the rally, doubtlessly extending in the direction of 25750 and even 26,000 — a real festive feast for the bulls.
A shock got here in from Financial institution Nifty, too. The index carried out very nicely this week, closing the third week in inexperienced. Can we count on an all-time excessive on this index before Nifty?
The banking benchmark index Financial institution Nifty additionally ended the week on a optimistic word, marking its third consecutive weekly achieve. From the latest low of 53,578, the index has staged a pointy restoration of over 2,200 factors in simply 11 buying and selling classes, reflecting a robust comeback in banking shares.
This rally has pushed the index above its short- and medium-term shifting averages, indicating a shift in momentum. Notably, the 20-day and 50-day EMAs have began to slope upwards, which is a bullish technical sign and suggests enhancing short-term development energy.
Wanting forward, primarily based on the present chart construction, the index is prone to enter a quick consolidation part over the subsequent few buying and selling classes. This pause may assist the index stabilize and construct a stronger base earlier than trying one other upward transfer.
On the technical entrance, the 20-day EMA zone between the 55,000-54,900 ranges is anticipated to behave as a key assist space. Holding above this zone shall be essential for sustaining the bullish bias. On the upside, the 55,900–56,000 zone will function an essential resistance, because it coincides with the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement stage of the prior decline from 57,628 to 53,561. A sustained breakout above 56,000 may set off a recent rally, with potential upside targets round 56,800, adopted by 57,500 within the brief time period.
What’s the present inference on the FII-DII scenario proper now?
The long-short ratio has step by step improved from 7.43% on fifth September to 13.96% on 18th September, indicating a gradual discount of brief publicity by FIIs, suggesting cautious optimism. Nonetheless, the strengthening US Greenback towards the Indian Rupee is conserving FIIs cautious and comparatively on the sidelines for now. For the reason that begin of the present monetary 12 months, the greenback has strengthened almost 3% towards the rupee.
Taking a look at FIIs and DIIs’ money market exercise because the begin of September, FIIs have largely been internet sellers or inactive, reflecting their warning amid forex volatility and international uncertainty. Alternatively, DIIs have been regular consumers, supporting market stability amid FII outflows. This divergence suggests home buyers are cushioning the market influence whereas FIIs await clearer triggers or improved forex circumstances earlier than resuming bigger investments. General, this atmosphere requires watching forex tendencies and international cues intently for FII return alerts.
Fed’s fee cute of 25 bps additionally got here on expeccted traces. This largely appeared to be priced in. What is the subsequent issue prone to have an effect on our markets?
With the Fed’s 25 bps fee minimize on anticipated traces, markets are actually eyeing the subsequent set of catalysts. Domestically, the main focus shall be on the Bihar state elections, prone to be within the month of November, as political stability and coverage continuity stay key drivers of investor sentiment. Any surprises there can dampen the sentiment available in the market within the brief time period. Within the close to time period, the F&O expiry rollover, which begins early this month on Tuesday as a substitute of Friday, may add to volatility as merchants modify their positions. Macro knowledge can even be essential—CPI inflation tendencies, RBI’s coverage stance, and company earnings momentum, with Q2 outcomes beginning October, will information course. Globally, US financial knowledge releases and the influence of ongoing commerce tensions or tariff actions will form international flows. Crude oil costs and China’s development outlook stay extra swing elements. General, with international liquidity supportive however native occasion dangers rising, Indian markets may witness heightened volatility earlier than resuming their broader development.
Let’s discuss concerning the Adani Group shares after SEBI’s clear chit within the Hindenburg case? How do the shares look now?9. Now that we’re over the foremost occasions that may’ve affected our markets, that are the sectors to focus?
The sentiment round Adani Group shares turned sharply optimistic on September 19 after SEBI cleared the conglomerate and its founding father of any wrongdoing within the Hindenburg-linked inventory manipulation probe. This regulatory reduction triggered a broad-based rally throughout Adani counters, reflecting renewed investor confidence.
On the technical entrance, Adani Enterprises surged over 5%, breaking above the higher Bollinger Band and testing the Rs 2,500 zone with robust volumes, suggesting a recent bullish breakout, submit 5 days of slim consolidation. Adani Complete Gasoline spiked greater than 7%, decisively breaking above short-term shifting averages, although a protracted higher shadow hints at revenue reserving at larger ranges. Adani Inexperienced Vitality gained over 5%, extending its pullback after reclaiming the Rs 1,000 mark, indicating robust momentum. Nonetheless, the formation of a doji candle mirrored indecision on an intraday foundation amongst market individuals. Adani Energy additionally edged larger, with robust volumes sustaining above its short-term EMAs, decisively closing above the higher Bollinger band as nicely.
Having mentioned that, the general chart construction is optimistic with the indications supporting the bullish tone. RSI throughout counters has moved previous 60, reflecting strengthening momentum, whereas ADX readings point out development acceleration. The general outlook for Adani shares stays bullish, with potential for additional upside, although intermittent revenue reserving could happen after steep rallies.
Which shares can the buyers carry on their radar now?
From a technical perspective, a number of shares are displaying robust bullish setups and are prone to proceed their upward momentum within the close to time period. Notable names embody Financial institution of Baroda, Union Financial institution, Canara Financial institution, Punjab Nationwide Financial institution (PNB), Financial institution of India, MCX, HUDCO, Lemon Tree Accommodations, Bharti Airtel, Godrej Properties, Sammaan Capital, BHEL, and Anant Raj. These shares have both damaged out of key resistance ranges, are buying and selling above their shifting averages, or are supported by robust quantity and momentum indicators—making them enticing candidates for short-term monitoring.
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