Yesterday, NIFTY opened on a positive note and moved above the 24,200 mark in early trade. Thereafter, it traded in a narrow range of 24,175–24,275 throughout the session and eventually closed above 24,200.
NIFTY has tested our short-term target of 24,261, which represents the 50% retracement of the recent decline from 26,341 to 22,182. The index has also regained the 50-DEMA, placed near 24,190, indicating strengthening momentum. A sustained move above 24,300 could open the path towards the 100-DEMA, which is positioned near 24,700.
On the downside, the 23,900–23,800 zone will act as an important support area. Long positions can be maintained with a protective stop-loss below 23,800.
| Open | 24163 |
| High | 24280 |
| Low | 24145 |
| Close | 24231 |
| S 1 | 24157 |
| S 2 | 24084 |
| R 1 | 24292 |
| R 2 | 24354 |
| Action | SL | TGT |
|---|---|---|
| Buy above 24300 | 24200 | 24500 |
| Sell below 24125 | 24226 | 23925 |