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Trade setup for Jan 28: Will NIFTY50 hold the morning gains above 25,100 on Wednesday?

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2 min read | Updated on January 28, 2026, 08:01 IST

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SUMMARY

The GIFT NIFTY futures indicate a sharp gap-up opening in Indian markets on Wednesday, despite mixed global market cues. The technical charts indicate that NIFTY50 held the crucial support level of 200-EMA on Tuesday, indicating a new support level.

On the sectoral front, the Nifty PSU Bank index emerged as the top performer of the week, surging 4.8%. Image: Shutterstock

GIFT NIFTY indicates a sharp gap up opening on Wednesday. Image: Shutterstock.

NIFTY50

Max call OI:25,500

Max put OI:25,000

(Ten strikes to ATM, 03 Feb expiry)

The NIFTY50 is expected to open higher despite mixed global market cues. The US markets ended in mixed, with the Dow Jones loosing 0.4%, and the S&P500 and NASDAQ closed in green. The Japanese markets traded in red on Wednesday afterthe Japanese Yen continued to strengthen further. The GIFT NIFTY futures traded over 100 points higher on Wednesday morning.

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On the technical charts, the NIFTY50 closed above the 200-EMA level on Tuesday, after the bounce back in closing hours. The closing above the 200-EMA level of 25,162 indicates buying strength from lower levels. Experts believe the index could remain in the range of 200-EMA ahead of the budget announcement on the weekend.

jan28.png On the options data front, the initial open interest buildup for 03 Feb expiry indicates 25,000 as the crucial and strong support with the highest open interest on the downside. On the upside, 25,500 calls continued to held the highest open interest, indicating a strong resistance.

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Long buildup: - Adani Enterprises, Axis Bank, JSW Steel, Adani Ports

Short buildup: Asian Paints, M&M, Kotak Bank

Top traded futures contracts: Reliance, HDFC Bank

Top traded options contracts: HDFC Bank 900 PE

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