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The Indian equity benchmark indices are set to end Samvat 2081 with modest gains. The NSE benchmark Nifty 50 index and the BSE benchmark Sensex were holding gains up to 6.2 per cent and 5.7 per cent on penultimate trading day of the Samvat 2081. Meanwhile, the broader indices displayed a mixed trend, with the Nifty MidCap 150 up 4.3 per cent, while the Nifty SmallCap 250 down 3.8 per cent as of date. Among sectors, the Bank Nifty stood tall, quoting at record high levels, with a solid 12.1 per cent gain. Going ahead into Samvat 2082, which shall kick-off tomorrow (Tuesday) October 21 with a special one-hour Muhurat trading session in the afternoon from 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM, benchmark indices will hope to scale new all-time highs with corporate earnings expected to improve. ALSO READ | Muhurat trading: Five-year trend shows festive optimism; will it continue? Earnings Per Share growth in Indian equities is expected to see an uptrend from Q3FY26 onwards with earnings seeing a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13 per cent between FY25-27E, said Vaqarjaved Khan Fundamental Equities analyst at Angel One. Going forward there are expectations of US tariffs getting resolved in early part of 2026; and expected rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve will be able to provide much needed liquidity to global risky assets and in turn benefitting Indian equities as well, the analyst added. CATCH STOCK MARKET LIVE UPDATES TODAY
Samvat 2082: Sensex, Nifty outlook
Meanwhile, here's a technical outlook on the benchmark indices - Nifty, Sensex, Bank Nifty and the broader Nifty Midcap 150 and Nifty Smallcap 250.Nifty 50 index
Last Close: 25,710 Likely Target: 28,300 / 24,136 Upside Potential: 10.1% Downside Risk: 6.1% Support: 25,100; 24,975 Resistance: 25,900; 26,300; 26,700; 27,300; 27,800 At present levels, the Nifty is seen quoting at its highest level in the calendar year 2025. That apart, the long-term chart shows that in spite of intermittent market corrections the NSE benchmark index has broadly held above its 20-Month Moving Average (20-MMA) since August 2020.Make smarter market moves with The Smart Investor. Daily insights on buzzing stocks and actionable information to guide your investment decisions delivered to your inbox.
The 20-MMA now stands at 24,136 levels, and is likely to act as the major bullish pivot for the market trend in the Samvat year ahead. Near support for the Nifty stands around 25,100 levels in the form of the 20-Day Moving Average (20-DMA), followed by the 20-Week Moving Average (20-WMA) at 24,975 levels. On the upside, the Nifty is likely to face near resistance around 25,900 levels; above which a spurt towards the life-time highs around 26,300 levels seems likely. In Samvat 2082, the Nifty can potentially soar towards 28,300 levels hints the long-term chart. Intermediate resistance for the NSE index can be anticipated around 26,700, 27,300 and 27,800 levels. ALSO READ | Samvat 2082: Key risks that could test Indian stock markets resilience
BSE Sensex
Last Close: 83,952 Likely Target: 92,000 / 79,100 Upside Potential: 9.6% Downside Risk: 5.8% Support: 82,000; 80,900 Resistance: 84,240; 86,100; 86,900; 88,000; 88,800; 90,300 The BSE Sensex can potentially zoom to 92,000 levels in Samvat year 2082. Technically, the index is seen trading close to a near-term hurdle, which stands at 84,240 levels. Break and sustained trade above the same can trigger a rally towards 86,100 levels; above which intermediate hurdles are visible at 86,900, 88,000, 88,800 and 90,300 levels. In case of a downside, 82,000-level is likely to act as a strong support for the Sensex; below which a dip to 80,900 seems likely. The major support for the BSE benchmark stands at 79,100 levels. ALSO READ | Samvat 2082 top stock picks; Bajaj Fin, Swiggy, 8 others can gain up to 44%Bank Nifty
Last Close: 57,713 Likely Target: 64,000 / 53,850 Upside Potential: 10.9% Downside Risk: 6.7% Support: 55,300 Resistance: 60,100; 61,500; 62,800 The Bank Nifty index is seen quoting at life-time highs, with strong momentum visible on the monthly scale. Bank Nifty can potentially zoom to 64,000 levels in Samvat 2028 - implying a likely upside of almost 11 per cent from here.
On its way up, the banking index may counter resistance around 60,100, 61,500 and 62,800 levels, according to the Fibonacci yearly calculations. On the other hand, in case of a fall, Bank Nifty may test levels of 53,850, with interim support likely around 55,300. ALSO READ | Large vs mid vs small caps: Where to look for alpha in Samvat 2082?

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