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Trade setup for Feb 19: NIFTY50 above 20 and 50 EMA levels, will it sustain on Thursday? Check details

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3 min read | Updated on February 19, 2026, 08:39 IST

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SUMMARY

The GIFT NIFTY futures edge higher by 53 points on Thursday morning, indicating a positive start for the NIFTY50. The options data for today's trading session indicates a strong support for the index at 25,700 levels with the highest open interest on the puts side.

Nifty 50

GIFT NIFTY futures indicate a positive start for NIFTY50 on Thursday.

NIFTY50

Max call OI:26,000

Max put OI:25,700

(Ten strikes to ATM, 24 Feb expiry)

Indian equity benchmarks extended their gains for the third straight session on Wednesday, driven by last-hour buying in Metal, FMCG and Capital Goods shares. Market sentiment was also supported by renewed buying interest from foreign institutional investors (FIIs). On Tuesday, FIIs turned net buyers and purchased equities worth ₹995.21 crore, according to exchange data. In addition, the tech stocks were also buoyed by multiple partnerships announced between IT companies and AI companies.

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The GIFT NIFTY futures traded 50 points higher on Thursday morning, indicating a positive start for NIFTY50.

Chart check

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On the technical front, the NIFTY50 closed above all the key moving averages of 20 EMA and 50 EMA on the daily charts, indicating a bullish momentum in the Indian markets. Experts believe a weekly closing above 26,000 would lift the overall sentiment of the markets to touch new record high levels.

Options data

feb19.png On the options data front, the 26,000 calls hold the highest open interest, indicating a strong resistance for the NIFTY50. While 25,700 puts hold the highest open interest on the downside, indicating a strong support for the coming weekly expiry. The options data also indicate a call-heavy setup with over 109 lakh contracts position at 26,000 calls vs 92 lakh contracts short at 25,700 puts.

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Long buildup: - ITC, Tata Steel

Short buildup: Wipro, Eternal

Top traded futures contracts: Infy, HDFC Bank

Top traded options contracts: Infy 1440 CE

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Rohan Takalkar is a senior writer at Upstox and a seasoned capital markets analyst with around 9 years of experience. He is passionate about writing on equities, global markets, and the economy.

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