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Sensex may breach 63,000; Nifty can hit 18,600 mark, tech charts show

While fundamental analysts have been sounding alarm over high valuations in the equity markets, given the sharp bull run, they continue to be bullish on Indian markets from a long-term perspective

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Avdhut Bagkar Mumbai
The benchmark BSE Sensex index crossed another milestone of 60,000-mark on Friday on the back of sustained FII inflows and decline in Covid-19 cases. The market momentum has been so strong that the BSE index gained its last 5,000 points in mere 28 trading sessions. The NSE Nifty, too, is just 70-odd points shy of the 18,000-landmark. 

While fundamental analysts have been sounding alarm over high valuations in the equity markets, given the sharp bull run, they continue to be bullish on Indian markets from a long-term perspective.

Against this backdrop, where are the markets headed now? Here's what the charts have to say for the key benchmark indices.
 
S&P BSE SENSEX
Likely target: 62,000 and 63,000
Upside potential: 3% to 5%

The index has crossed the 60,000-mark with a decisive move signaling further upside. The overall medium-term outlook continues to exhibit higher territory of 62,000 and 63,000 levels over the coming few months. On the downside, 59,500-level is now an immediate support. Further, untill 59,000 is held on a closing basis, the positive sentiment may always revive with strong underneath strength, according to the daily charts. CLICK HERE FOR THE CHART

NIFTY50
Likely target: 18,300 and 18,600
Upside potential: 2% to 4%

After breaking out of the major consolidation above 16,000 in August 2021, the index clearly signaled 18,300 and 18,600 levels. The recent "Higher High, higher Low" formation exhibits a firm positive sentiment heading in the upward direction. The immediate support comes at 17,500 and then next at 17,250. The medium-term outlook is well placed above the closing basis support of 17,000-mark, according to the daily and weekly charts. CLICK HERE FOR THE CHART

NIFTYBANK
Likely target: 38,700 and 39,000
Upside potential: 2.50% to 3.25%

The Nifty Bank Index claimed a new all-time and conquered the 38,000-mark. This move emerged after a lengthy consolidation in the range of 36,000 to 34,000. Such breakouts point at bullish outlook from a medium-term perspective. The index is heading towards 38,700 and 39,000 levels from an immediate scale and 40,000 from a broader outlook. The closing basis support stays at 37,000, according to the daily and weekly charts. CLICK HERE FOR THE CHART