Index Action
Nifty50
Nifty50 closed at yet another new high of 18,477 up by 138 points. This is the 7th consecutive positive closing for Nifty50.
The monthly October monthly series have a sizable base at 18,500 and 19,000 call options and 18,000 and 17,500 put options. Additions were seen at 18,600 call options and 18,300 put options.
Weekly options expiring October 21, further added to their sizable positions at 18,500 and 18,600 call options and 18,500 and 18,300 put options.
The broad range for Nifty50, as per options data, is 17,500 and 19,000 levels and its immediate support and resistance levels are 18,300 and 18,600 respectively.
Bank Nifty
Bank Nifty hit a high of 39,947 and saw profit booking set in. It closed 343 points higher at 39,684 levels.
Monthly options for the October series have sizable positions at 39,500 and 40,000 call options and 38,000 and 39,000 put options.
Weekly options expiring on October 21 have sizable positions at 39,800 and 40,000 call options and 39,000 and 39,500 put options.
The broad range for Bank Nifty, as per the options data, is 38,000 and 40,000. Immediate support and resistance levels for Bank Nifty stand at 39,000 and 40,000 levels.
Stock Action
Today’s Top Gainers were Tata Power, Vedanta, NALCO, IRCTC and PNB.
Today's Top Losers were Amara Raja Batteries, MCX India, L&T Infotech, SRF and Polycab.
Sector Update
PSU Banks and Metal sectors were the leading sectors today followed by IT. Stocks like PNB, Bank of Baroda, Adani Enterprises, JSW Steel and Infosys closed in the green.
Pharma and Media sectors saw some profit booking today. Stocks like Cadila Healthcare, Dr Reddy's, Biocon, Zee Entertainment and Sun TV closed in the red.
Major News
Gold prices are in an uptrend due to the festive season demand; prices hit ₹47,265 for 10 grams up 0.11%.
Brent crude has crossed $85 per barrel.