Nifty opened with a gap up, but the index then saw profit booking and settled the day on a negative note at 24,195, while Nifty Smallcap 100 outperformed Nifty, closing 0.82 per cent higher.
Technically, on a daily chart, Nifty has formed a bearish belt hold pattern, signifying weakness. According to this pattern, 24,350 will act as strong resistance for the index in the short term. On downside, 21-Days exponential moving average (DEMA) is placed near 24,070.
Thus, 24,070 will provide immediate support for the index followed by psychological support of 24,000. Overall short-term trend is up, but as long as index persists below 24,350, traders should focus on booking profits and wait for fresh breakout.
Bank Nifty opened with a gap up, witnessed profit booking, and settled the day on a flat note at 52,192 levels. Technically, the Bank Nifty failed to cross the major barrier of 52,500-52,580 and formed a bearish belt hold pattern, indicating weakness. As per this pattern, as long as index maintains below 52,580 weakness will continue. Thus, traders are advised to book profits and wait for a fresh breakout above 52,580.
(View by: By Hrishikesh Yedve, AVP Technical and Derivatives Research at Asit C. Mehta Investment Interrmediates Ltd)