Gift Nifty up 90 points; Sensex, Nifty set for a rebound

Share Market Today, November 22, 2024: Indian equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty 50 are poised for a higher opening on Friday, tracking gains in global markets and a strong indication from Gift Nifty. The latter, trading at 23,450.50, reflects a premium of 90 points over the previous close, signalling optimism on Dalal Street.

On Thursday, the domestic market faced a sharp selloff, with the Sensex dropping 422.59 points (0.54 per cent) to close at 77,155.79, while Nifty 50 slipped 168.60 points (0.72 per cent) to settle at 23,349.90. Analysts noted that Nifty's breach of the 200-day EMA at 23,500 could extend the downside towards 23,200–23,100 levels.

Technical View

The Nifty formed a bearish pattern on the daily chart, suggesting continued downward momentum. Jatin Gedia of Sharekhan remarked, “The index faces resistance at 23,500, with support near 23,180.” Nagaraj Shetti of HDFC Securities highlighted the importance of near-term action, stating, “A failure to show sharp weakness in the next sessions could trigger a bounce.”

Global Cues and F&O Ban List

Wall Street closed higher on Thursday, driven by Salesforce-led gains, while Asian markets echoed the positive sentiment early Friday. Meanwhile, eight stocks, including Adani Enterprises, ABFRL, and GNFC, remain under the F&O ban due to position limits.

Rupee and FII/DII Data

The rupee ended at an all-time low of 84.50 against the US dollar, pressured by a surge in crude oil prices and equity outflows. FIIs sold shares worth Rs 5,321 crore on Thursday, while DIIs offset some losses by purchasing Rs 4,200 crore worth of equities.

Outlook for the Day

The focus will be on PMI data releases from the US, Europe, and India, along with geopolitical developments. With Gift Nifty suggesting a rebound, the indices could see short-term recovery, but volatility may persist.