Markets displayed a resilient recovery during the day, reversing early weakness to end on a positive note. Investor sentiment appeared upbeat, buoyed by a steady inflow of institutional participation and easing geopolitical concerns between India and China. The broader indices showed strength in the second half of the session, with buying interest returning in key sectors such as IT, FMCG, and Realty. The sustained upward momentum over recent sessions indicates growing confidence among traders, particularly as benchmarks managed to close above important technical levels, reinforcing a bullish undertone.
However, not all segments shared in the optimism. Pressure remained on banking and media stocks, with the Bank Nifty losing ground despite the broader market’s advance. The media sector faced headwinds due to regulatory concerns affecting online gaming, which weighed heavily. Pharma shares also witnessed profit booking, suggesting a sector-specific rotation of funds. Overall, while sentiment remained largely 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.9ox
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 negative note at 24,965.80 on Wednesday, down by 14.85 points from Tuesday’s closing of 24,980.65. In the morning session, the Nifty Index, which started on a bearish trend, but later the index rallied above the 25,000 level and traded above its opening level at 25,046. The Index was trading in the range of 24,900 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 rallied further to 25,089 level and sustained above the 25,050 level in green and overall, the Nifty 50 was bullish on Wednesday 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 (25,087), R2 (25,147), and R3 (25,245), while immediate support levels are S1 (25,017), S2 (24,935), and S3 (24,869).
The Nifty index had reached a day’s high at 25,088.70, traded in green above the 25,000 level, and saw a day’s low at 24,929.70. Finally, it had closed at 25,050.55, gaining 69.90 points, or 0.28%. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stood at 56.99 (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 55,751.50 on Wednesday, down by 113.65 points from Tuesday’s closing of 55,865.15. In the morning session, the index started on a bearish trend below the 55,600 level, but later the index recovered and sustained above the 55,650 level and traded below its opening level at 55,670. Further, the index was traded in the range of 55,550 to 55,800 levels and was below the 20/50 EMA but remained above 100/200 EMAs in the 15-minute time frame.
In the afternoon session, the Bank Nifty index sustained above 55,700 level and overall, the Index remained bearish. During the afternoon session, Bank Nifty closed below the 20/50 EMA but remained above 100/200 EMA in the 15-minute time frame. Bank Nifty immediate resistance levels are R1 (55,939), R2 (56,142), and R3 (56,319), while immediate support levels are S1 (55,620), S2 (55,431), and S3 (55,233).
The Bank Nifty index had peaked at 55,812.60 and made a day’s low at 55,577.35. Finally, it had closed in red at 55,698.50, breaking below the 55,700 level, losing 166.65 points or 0.30%. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stood at 47.29 (below the overbought zone of 70 but near to the oversold zone in the daily time frame), and Bank Nifty closed below the 20/50 EMAs but remained above 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 81,671.47 on Wednesday, up by 27.08 points from Tuesday’s closing of 81,644.39. The Index started on a bullish trend and was more volatile in the morning session. The Index rallied to 81,849 level above its opening level and sustained above the 81,800 level and made its day high at 81,985.62. In the morning session, the index was trading in the range of 81,500 to 81,850 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 continued its momentum in bullish and sustained above 81,800 level 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 (81,985), R2 (82,311), and R3 (82,773), while immediate support levels are S1 (81,759), S2 (81,495), and S3 (81,248).
The BSE Sensex index had peaked at 81,985.62 and made a day’s low at 81,494.50. Finally, it had closed at 81,857.84 in green, gaining 213.45 points, or 0.26%. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stood at 55.23 (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 from 11.79 to 11.78 during Wednesday’s session. A decrease in the India VIX indicates a calm market and less volatility in the coming period.
Market Recap on the 20th of August 2025
The broader indices staged a rebound in the afternoon session and ended Wednesday on a positive note. The Nifty 50 opened at 24,965.8, down 14.85 points from its previous close of 24,980.65. However, it extended its upward momentum for a third straight session, hitting an intraday high of 25,088.7 and surpassing the crucial 25,000 mark. The index eventually settled at 25,050.55, closing above all key exponential moving averages-20, 50, 100, and 200-day. By the close, the Nifty 50 gained 69.9 points, or 0.28%. The BSE Sensex mirrored this performance, gaining 213.45 points, or 0.26%, after opening at 81,671.47 and closing at 81,857.8.
On the momentum front, the Nifty 50’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) was at 56.99, while the Sensex RSI came in at 55.23, both comfortably below the overbought threshold of 70. In contrast, the Bank Nifty Index ended in negative territory, shedding 166.65 points, or 0.30%, to close at 55,698.5. On the geopolitical front, tensions between India and China appeared to ease after both nations agreed on Tuesday to resume direct flights and enhance trade and investment cooperation.
Across sectors, most indices ended in the green, with a few exceptions. The Nifty IT Index led the gains, closing at 35,690, up 933.35 points, or 2.69%. Key IT players such as Infosys Ltd, Mphasis Ltd, Coforge Ltd, and TCS Ltd surged up to 4%. The Nifty FMCG Index also posted solid gains, finishing at 56,664.05, up 777.40 points, or 1.39%. Emami Ltd was the top performer in this segment, rising 4.1%, followed by Britannia Ltd and Colgate-Palmolive Ltd, each up 3.7%. The Nifty Realty Index also remained among the top performers, closing at 913.85 with a gain of 9.55 points, or 1.06%.
On the downside, the Nifty Media Index was the worst performer of the day, dropping 33.05 points, or 1.98%, to close at 1,638.45. Shares of Nazara Technologies Ltd tumbled 12.9% following reports of a potential government ban on all forms of online money gaming. Other media stocks like PVR Inox Ltd, Network 18 Media & Investments, and Sun TV Network Ltd also slipped by up to 1%. The Nifty Pharma Index also ended lower, losing 97.25 points, or 0.44%, to settle at 21,969.5. Notable losers in the sector included Aurobindo Pharma Ltd, Lupin Ltd, Abbott India Ltd, and Divi’s Laboratories Ltd, with declines of up to 4%.
In broader Asia, markets displayed mixed performance. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index closed nearly flat at 25,138.0, up just 15 points, or 0.06%. The Shanghai Composite Index gained 38.92 points, or 1.03%, to finish at 3,766.21. Conversely, South Korea’s KOSPI Index fell 21.47 points, or 0.69%, to 3,130.09, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index declined 630.29 points, or 1.47%, to close at 42,916. Meanwhile, U.S. Dow Jones Futures were trading slightly lower at 44,895.81, down 26.46 points, or 0.06%, as of 4:50 p.m. IST.
Trade Setup Summary
The Nifty 50 opened on a negative note at 24,965.80 on Wednesday but later ended the day in green above the 25,000 level at 25,050.55. A break below 25,017 could trigger further selling towards 24,935, while a break above 25,087 could trigger bullishness towards 25,147.
Bank Nifty started the session on a negative note at 55,751.50 and ended the session at 55,698.50 in red, below the 55,700 level. A break below 55,620, could trigger further selling towards 55,431, while a break above 55,939 could trigger bullishness towards 56,142.
Sensex opened on a positive note at 81,671.47 on Wednesday and ended in the green at 81,857.84, breaking above the 81,850 level. A break below 81,759 could trigger further selling towards 81,495, while breaking the next resistance level of 81,985 could lead towards the 82,311 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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