EQUITY MARKET (19th Aug 2026)

FII/FPI & DII trading activity on NSE, BSE and MSEI in Capital Market Segment 18^th Aug 2026

As of 10:11(IST)

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As of 10:12(IST)

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NIFTY INDEX DAILY REPORT

Nifty 50 traded under sustained selling pressure, amid weak global cues, geopolitical anxieties, and elevated commodity prices weighed heavily on domestic market sentiment. With Brent crude holding firmly above the $90 per barrel mark, concerns over imported inflation and potential margin compression dampened risk appetite, triggering broad-based profit-taking across rate-sensitive and high-beta sectors. Financial heavyweights, like ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and State Bank of India, faced steady distribution alongside losses in power, infrastructure, and metal counters. While pockets of strength emerged in large-cap IT and select consumer discretionary names like Trent and Zomato. Consequently, Nifty50 struggled to reclaim its critical 24,200 support zone, ending the session on a defensive footing with negative market breadth, as traders remained guarded ahead of key macroeconomic data releases and central bank commentary.

The Bank Nifty traded within a narrow, guarded range to finish virtually unchanged at 57,239.75, shedding just 0.04% amid previous close of 57,262.40. Following a muted start at 57,260.65, afternoon selling across major lenders pulled the gauge down toward a session low of 57,001.75. Strong buying near key technical support around the 57,000 mark and the 50-day moving average triggered a rebound to an intraday high of 57,356.85. With investors weighing elevated crude costs and rising sovereign yields against selective buying in private lenders, overall banking sentiment remained subdued, keeping the index locked in its broader consolidation trend.

Nifty Energy index retreated significantly, dropping 1.18% to finish at 38,124.45 against previous close of 38,578.85. After starting the trading the session unchanged at 38,583.50 and touching the high at 38,588.30, amid persistent institutional offloading in major utilities, power producers, and downstream oil firms drove the index down to the daily low of 38,023.05. Turbulent global oil markets and widespread profit booking in pillar stocks like NTPC and Reliance Industries effectively capped the upside in the index. While a mild rebound emerged around the key 38,000 threshold into the close, overall market breadth across the sector remained distinctly negative, reflecting heightened investor caution toward capital-heavy infrastructure and energy plays.

NIFTY DAILY CHART

The Nifty50 trade with negative momentum index settled at the mark of 24,078.30,below the critical level of 24,250. Thus falling below 24,250 would push the index lower towards 24,100. Nifty can only gain momentum once.

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Equity Market Technical Analysis Snapshot: Aug 19^th, 2026

NIFTY50:

Nifty opened around 24,152.05 and initially moved higher to 24,172.85 before witnessing sharp selling pressure, breaking the crucial 24,100 support and then consolidating in a range before settling lower around 24,078. The trend remains bearish, although short covering cannot be ruled out from lower levels. Immediate resistance is placed at 24,100 and 24,250, while support is seen at 24,000 and 23,900. Nifty is trading below its 200-DMA, 30-DMA, and 11-DMA, indicating continued technical weakness. RSI at 42.22 reflects weak momentum, and a sustained break below 24,000 could trigger further downside.

BANKNIFTY:

Bank Nifty opened around 57,260.65 and witnessed selling pressure after the opening, declining to a low of 57,001.75 before moving sideways and recovering slightly to settle around 57,239.75. The trend remains sideways, with resistance at 57,500 and 57,800, while support is placed at 57,100 and 56,750. The index is trading below its 200-DMA, 30-DMA, and 11-DMA, reflecting a weak technical structure. RSI at 47.10 remains below the neutral 50 level, suggesting cautious sentiment, with a decisive move above 57,500 required for a stronger recovery.

NIFTY MID SELECT:

Nifty Mid Select opened around 14,849.80 and initially witnessed sharp selling, taking support near 14,800, which coincides with the 30-DMA. Buying emerged from these levels, helping the index recover to a high of 14,885.05 before settling around 14,867.90. The trend remains sideways to bullish, with immediate resistance at 14,900 and 15,000, while support is placed at 14,800 and 14,680. The index is trading above its 200-DMA and 30-DMA but below the 11-DMA, indicating a mixed technical setup. RSI at 53.59 suggests moderate positive momentum, and sustained holding above 14,800 could support a recovery towards 14,900–15,000.

NIFTY IND DEFENCE:

Nifty India Defence opened around 9,955.75 and witnessed sharp selling pressure after the opening, declining to a low of 9,787.65 before consolidating and settling around 9,817.50. Despite the decline, the broader trend remains bullish, as the index continues to trade above its 11-DMA, 30-DMA, and 200-DMA. Immediate support is placed at 9,750 and 9,600, while resistance is seen at 9,900 and 10,000. RSI at 61.20 indicates healthy bullish momentum, although profit booking may continue in the near term. A sustained move above 10,000 could strengthen the bullish setup.

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FII/FPI & DII trading activity on NSE, BSE and MSEI in Capital Market Segment 19^th Aug 2026

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