Markets displayed a steady and optimistic tone on Tuesday, continuing their upward momentum amid supportive macroeconomic cues. The benchmark indices posted moderate gains, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex both closing in the green and maintaining their position above key technical levels. This reinforces the bullish undertone, further supported by all major moving averages aligning positively.
The sentiment was buoyed by easing global concerns, improved sovereign outlook, and expectations of domestic policy support such as potential tax reforms. Despite global cues being mixed to negative, domestic markets showed resilience and outperformed.
Sectorally, the mood was largely positive, with Oil & Gas, Media, and MNC stocks leading the rally, driven by strong stock-specific performances and renewed investor interest. The gains in these sectors suggested a preference for cyclical and consumption-linked plays. However, the weakness persisted, particularly in the CPSE and Pharma sectors, where profit-booking and lack of fresh triggers kept investors cautious.
Broader market sentiment remains constructive. In this overview, we will analyse the key technical levels and trend directions for Nifty and BSE Sensex to monitor in the upcoming trading sessions. All the charts mentioned below are based on the 5-minute timeframe.
Nifty 50
(In this analysis, we have used 20/50/100/200 EMAs, where 20 EMA (Red), 50 EMA (Orange), 100 EMA (Light Blue), and 200 EMA (Dark Blue)).
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The Nifty 50 Index opened on a positive note at 24,891.35 on Tuesday, up by 14.4 points from Monday’s closing of 24,876.95. In the morning session, the Nifty Index, which started on a bullish trend, rallied above the 24,950 level and traded above its opening level at 24,985. The Index was trading in the range of 24,850 to 25,000 and was above all four EMAs of 20/50/100/200 in the 15-minute time frame in the morning session.
In the afternoon session, the Nifty Index declined slightly but later the Index recovered and sustained above the 24,950 level and Overall, the Nifty 50 was bullish on Tuesday session. During the afternoon session, the Nifty 50 closed above all four EMAs of 20/50/100/200 in the 15-minute time frame. Nifty’s immediate resistance levels are R1 (25,023), R2 (25,183), and R3 (25,417), while immediate support levels are S1 (24,868), S2 (24,534), and S3 (24,338).
The Nifty index had reached a day’s high at 25,012.65, closed in green above the 24,950 level, and saw a day’s low at 24,873.95. Finally, it had closed at 24,980.65, gaining 103.70 points, or 0.42%. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stood at 55.12 (below the overbought zone of 70) in the daily time frame, and the Nifty 50 closed above all four of the 20/50/100/200 EMAs in the daily time frame.
Bank Nifty
(In this analysis, we have used 20/50/100/200 EMAs, where 20 EMA (Red), 50 EMA (Orange), 100 EMA (Light Blue), and 200 EMA (Dark Blue)).
The Bank Nifty Index started the session on a negative note at 55,622.30 on Tuesday, down by 112.6 points from Monday’s closing of 55,734.90. In the morning session, the index started on a bearish trend below the 55,650 level, but later the index recovered and sustained above the 55,950 level and made its day high at 55,965.55 and traded above its opening level at 55,883. Further, the index was traded in the range of 55,600 to 55,950 levels and was above all four of the 20/50/100/200 EMAs in the 15-minute time frame.
In the afternoon session, the Bank Nifty index lost its momentum and was dragged down to 55,700 but later recovered from the low and traded above the 55,850 level. During the afternoon session, Bank Nifty closed above all four of the 20/50/100/200 EMAs in the 15-minute time frame. Bank Nifty immediate resistance levels are R1 (55,963), R2 (56,407), and R3 (56,710), while immediate support levels are S1 (55,614), S2 (55,008), and S3 (54,463).
The Bank Nifty index had peaked at 55,965.55 and made a day’s low at 55,608.15. Finally, it had closed in green at 55,865.15, breaking above the 55,850 level, gaining 130.25 points or 0.23%. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stood at 49.55 (below the overbought zone of 70 but near to the oversold zone in the daily time frame), and Bank Nifty closed above all four of the 20/50/100/200 EMAs in the daily time frame.
Sensex
(In this analysis, we have used 20/50/100/200 EMAs, where 20 EMA (Red), 50 EMA (Orange), 100 EMA (Light Blue), and 200 EMA (Dark Blue)).
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The BSE Sensex Index opened on a positive note at 81,319.11 on Tuesday, up by 45.36 points from Monday’s closing of 81,273.75. The Index started on a bullish trend and was more volatile in the morning session. The Index was trading at 81,668 above its opening level and sustained above the 81,650 level and made its day high at 81,755.88. In the morning session, the index was trading in the range of 81,300 to 81,750 and was trading above all four EMAs of the 20/50/100/200 in the 15-minute time frame.
In the afternoon session, the Sensex Index lost its momentum and was dragged down to the 81,500 level but later recovered from the low and traded above at 81,700 and was trading above all four EMAs of the 20/50/100/200 in the 15-minute time frame. BSE Sensex immediate resistance levels are R1 (81,767), R2 (82,230), and R3 (82,555), while immediate support levels are S1 (81,245), S2 (80,324), and S3 (79,798).
The BSE Sensex index had peaked at 81,755.88 and made a day’s low at 81,315.44. Finally, it had closed at 81,644.39 in green, gaining 370.64 points, or 0.46%. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stood at 53.37 (below the overbought zone of 70) in the daily time frame, and the BSE Sensex closed above all four of the 20/50/100/200 EMAs in the daily time frame.
India VIX
The India VIX declined by 0.55 points, or 4.46%, from 12.34 to 11.79 during Tuesday’s session. A decrease in the India VIX indicates a calm market and less volatility in the coming period.
Market Recap on the 19th of August 2025
The broad indices extended their positive momentum on Tuesday. The Nifty 50 opened at 24,891, rising 14 points from the previous close of 24,877. It maintained its upward trajectory, reaching an intraday high of 25,013 and briefly touching the key 25,000 mark before ending the day at 24,980.65, closing above the 24,950 level. The index closed above all key 20/50/100/200-day EMAs. By the close, the Nifty 50 had gained 103.7 points or 0.42%. The BSE Sensex followed a similar trend, gaining 370.64 points or 0.46%.
It opened at 81,319 and ended at 81,644.39. The Nifty 50 RSI stood at 55.12 while the BSE Sensex RSI was at 53.37, both remaining below the overbought threshold of 70. The Bank Nifty Index also closed in positive territory at 55,865.1, gaining 130.25 points or 0.23%. This positive momentum was supported by easing global tensions, the S&P’s credit rating upgrade for India to BBB (stable), and optimism around possible GST rate cuts.
Most sectoral indices ended in the green, with a few exceptions. The Nifty Oil & Gas Index led the gains, closing at 11,200.3 with a rise of 182.90 points or 1.66%. Stocks such as Petronet LNG Ltd, Reliance Industries, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd advanced up to 3.3%.
The Nifty Media Index followed, ending at 1,671.5 with a gain of 22.05 points or 1.34%. PVR Inox Ltd was the top gainer in the media space, rising 3.8%, followed by Hathway Cable & Datacom Ltd at 2.2% and Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd at 1.9%. The Nifty MNC Index was also among the top performers, closing at 29,457.7 after gaining 384.30 points or 1.32%.
On the losing side, the Nifty CPSE Index saw the steepest decline, ending at 6,344.15 with a drop of 25.05 points or 0.39%. Cochin Shipyard was the Top laggard in this segment, falling 0.8%, along with NHPC Ltd, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd, and Bharat Electronics Ltd, which also slipped up to 0.8%. The Nifty Pharma Index also faced selling pressure, closing at 22,066.7 after a decline of 74.4 points or 0.34%. Major losers in the pharma space included Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd, Gland Pharma Ltd, Glenmark Pharma Ltd, and Divi’s Laboratories Ltd, with losses of up to 1.5%.
Asian markets mostly traded lower. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index declined by 80.85 points or 0.32%, to settle at 25,096. The Shanghai Composite Index was nearly flat, ending at 3,727.29 with a minor loss of 0.74 points or 0.02%. South Korea’s KOSPI Index closed at 3,151.56, down 25.72 points or 0.82%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index also ended lower at 43,598.00, shedding 116.31 points or 0.27%. Meanwhile, the US Dow Jones Futures were trading at 44,936.11, up 25.29 points or 0.05% as of 4:50 p.m. IST.
Trade Setup Summary
The Nifty 50 opened on a positive note at 24,891.35 on Tuesday and ended the day in green above the 24,950 level at 24,980.65. A break below 24,868 could trigger further selling towards 24,534, while a break above 25,023 could trigger bullishness towards 25,183.
Bank Nifty started the session on a negative note at 55,622.30 but ended the session at 55,865.15 in green, above the 55,850 level. A break below 55,614, could trigger further selling towards 55,008, while a break above 55,963 could trigger bullishness towards 56,407.
Sensex opened on a positive note at 81,319.11 on Tuesday and ended in the green at 81,644.39, breaking above the 81,600 level. A break below 81,245 could trigger further selling towards 80,324, while breaking the next resistance level of 81,767 could lead towards the 82,230 level.
Given the ongoing volatility and mixed sentiments, it’s advisable to avoid aggressive positions and wait for clear directional moves above resistance or below support. Traders should consider these key support and resistance levels when entering long or short positions following the price break from these critical levels. Additionally, traders can combine moving averages to identify more accurate entry and exit points.
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