Markets ended the week on a negative note, with both the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex showing clear bearish sentiment. The indices opened lower and remained under pressure throughout the session, breaking below key short-term moving averages. This decline reflected increased caution among investors, driven by a mix of domestic and global concerns. Technical indicators also signalled weakening momentum, with RSI levels slipping closer to oversold territory.
Sectoral performance was broadly negative, with most indices closing in the red. However, healthcare and pharma stocks stood out as gainers, showing resilience amid the broader sell-off. Media, energy, and small-cap segments saw heightened selling pressure, reflecting a risk-off mood. Rising market volatility and persistent foreign investor outflows added to the bearish tone, pointing to growing uncertainty and reduced risk appetite across the board.
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 negative note with a gap-down start at 25,010.35 on Friday, down by -51.75 points from Thursday’s closing of 25,062.10. The Nifty Index was volatile and dragged down to the 24,865 level, below its opening level in the morning session, down by 145.35 points. In the morning session, the index was trading in the range of 25,000 to 24,800. It was trading below all the 20/50/100/200 EMAs in the 15-minute time frame.
In the afternoon session, the Nifty Index sustained above the 24,800 level but made the day’s low at 24,806.35 in the afternoon session and closed near the day’s low at 24,837.00 in red. During the afternoon session, it closed below all the EMAs of 20/50/100/200 in the 15-minute time frame in the afternoon session. Nifty’s immediate resistance levels are R1 (24,991), R2 (25,180), and R3 (25,324), while immediate support levels are S1 (24,808), S2 (24,659), and S3 (24,506).
The Nifty index had reached a day’s high at 25,010.35, closed in red below the 24,900 level, and saw a day’s low at 24,806.35. Finally, it had closed below the opening level at 24,837.00, losing -225.10 points or 0.90%. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stood at 40.64 (below the overbought zone of 70) in the daily time frame, and Nifty 50 closed above the 100/200 EMAs and remained below the 20/50 EMA 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 positive note at 57,170.70 on Friday, up by +104.65 points from Thursday’s closing of 57,066.05. In the morning session, the index started in a positive but later on in the morning session, the index was dragged down by -637.1 points. It was trading between the range of 57,200 to 56,500 levels and was trading below its opening level at 56,534. The Index was trading below all four 20/50/100/200 EMAs in the 15-minute time frame in the morning session.
In the afternoon session, the Bank Nifty sustained above the 56,500 level but made the day’s low at 56,439.40 in the afternoon session. On Friday, the Nifty Bank closed near the day’s low at 56,528.90 in red. During the afternoon session, it closed below all four 20/50/100/200 EMAs in a 15-minute time frame. Bank Nifty immediate resistance levels are R1 (56,781), R2 (57,112), and R3 (57,294), while immediate support levels are S1 (56,448), S2 (56,256), and S3 (56,020).
The Bank Nifty index had peaked at 57,170.70 and made a day’s low at 56,439.40. Finally, it had closed in red at 56,528.90, losing -537.15 points or 0.94%. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stood at 47.88 (below the overbought zone of 70) in the daily time frame, and Bank Nifty was above the 50/100/200 EMAs but remained below the 20-day EMA 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 followed a similar trend as the Nifty 50, opening on a negative note at 82,065.76 on Friday, down by -118.41 points from Thursday’s closing of 82,184.17. The Index was volatile in the morning session and dragged down to 81,602 below its opening level in the morning session, down by -463.76 points. The index was trading in the range of 81,500 to 82,200 levels and was trading below all the 20/50/100/200 EMAs in the 15-minute time frame in the morning session.
In the afternoon session, the Sensex Index sustained above the 81,400 level but made the day’s low at 81,397.69. The Sensex closed near the day’s low at 81,463.09 in red. During the afternoon session, it traded below all four of the 20/50/100/200 EMAs in the 15-minute time frame. BSE Sensex immediate resistance levels are R1 (81,752), R2 (82,306), and R3 (82,778), while immediate support levels are S1 (81,108), S2 (80,363), and S3 (79,939).
The BSE Sensex index had peaked at 82,069.51 and made a day’s low at 81,397.69. Finally, it had closed at 81,463.09, down by 721.008 points or 0.88%. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stood at 40.83 (below the overbought zone of 70) in the daily time frame, and the BSE Sensex was above the 100/200 EMAs but remained below the 20/50 EMA in the daily time frame.
India VIX
The India VIX jumped by +0.55 points, or 5.15%, from 10.72 to 11.28 during Friday’s session. More substantial changes in stock prices are indicated by a rise in the VIX index. It indicates increased risk or market uncertainty.
Market Recap on 25th July 2025
The Nifty opened Friday’s trading session on a bearish note at 25,010.35, lower than the previous close of 25,062.35. During the session, it touched a low of 24,806.35 and ended the day at 24,837, slipping below both the 20-day and 50-day EMAs. By the close, the Nifty 50 had declined by 225.10 points, or 0.90%. The BSE Sensex followed a similar trajectory, falling by 721.08 points or 0.88%, from an opening of 82,065.76 to settle at 81,463.09.
The Nifty 50’s RSI dropped to 40.64 but remained above the 100-day and 200-day EMAs. The RSI for the BSE Sensex also declined to 40.83, staying well below the overbought threshold of 70. Though it breached the 20-day and 50-day EMAs, it managed to hold above the 100-day and 200-day EMAs by the end of the session. This market decline was largely attributed to factors such as stalled negotiations on the US-India trade deal, continued foreign investor selling, and global economic uncertainties. Market volatility rose as the India VIX increased by 0.55 points or 5.15%, closing at 11.28.
Most major indices ended in the red on Friday. However, the Nifty Healthcare index stood out as the top performer, gaining 0.7% or 101.80 points, to close at 14,846.30. Key contributors included Cipla Ltd, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, and Syngene International, each of which posted gains of over 3%. The Nifty Pharma index also recorded a positive session, rising by 121.65 points or 0.5%, to close at 22,662.70, with Cipla and Torrent Pharma among the top gainers.
Meanwhile, the Nifty Media Index extended its losing streak for the fifth straight session, ending at 1,669.6, down 44.75 points or 2.61%. Zee Entertainment was the top laggard, falling 4.4%, followed by Dish TV India Ltd., which dropped 4.23%, and Network18 Media & Investments Ltd., down 3.75%. The Nifty Energy index also registered a significant drop of 797.85 points or 2.21%, closing at 35,250. Reliance Power hit the lower circuit, losing 5%. Other major losers included Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd, which fell 4.69%, and Adani Green Energy Ltd, down 4.4%. The Nifty Smallcap50 also declined, ending at 8,828.85, down 186.10 points or 2.06%.
Asian markets mostly ended lower, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index dropping 344.18 points or 1.36%, to settle at 25,323. Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index also closed in negative territory at 41,467, falling 359.34 points or 0.87%. The Shanghai Composite Index declined by 12.07 points or 0.34%, closing at 3,593.66. South Korea’s KOSPI Index, however, closed slightly higher at 3,196.05, up 5.6 points or 0.18%. As of 4:30 p.m. IST, the US Dow Jones Futures were trading at 44,776.55, up 86.63 points or 0.19%.
Over the week, the Nifty 50 index fell by 0.53%, pressured by a weak start to the earnings season, concerns over tariff implications due to delays in the US-India trade agreement, and intensified foreign investor selling.
Trade Setup Summary
The Nifty 50 opened on a negative note on Friday at 25,010.35, was more volatile in the morning session, fell throughout the session and closed at 24,837.00 broke below the 24,900 level. A break below 24,808 could trigger further selling towards 24,659, while a break above 24,991 could trigger bullishness towards 25,180.
Bank Nifty started the session on a positive note at 57,170.70 but ended in red at 56,528.90, breaking below the 56,600 level. A break below 56,448 could trigger further selling towards 56,256, while a break above 56,781 could trigger bullishness towards 57,112. Sensex opened on a similar trend as Nifty 50, opening on a negative note at 82,065.76 and ending at 81,463.09 in red. A break below 81,108 could trigger further selling towards 80,363, while breaking the next resistance level of 81,752 could lead towards the 82,306 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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