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Nifty Closes Higher After Whipsaw Session as 26,000 Caps Rally and Bank Nifty Hits Record

Volatility tied to the Bihar election results kept gains in check even as buyers defended key support levels.

Overview

  • After opening lower on weak global cues, the Nifty recovered to finish at 25,910.05 and the Sensex at 84,562.78.
  • Intraday swings saw the Nifty slip below 25,800 and briefly top 26,000 before profit-taking knocked it back.
  • Brokerages flagged immediate resistance near 26,000 with supports around 25,800–25,700 and 25,300–25,400, advocating selective buy-on-dips above roughly 25,650–25,700.
  • Options positioning showed heavy call open interest at 26,000–26,200 and concentrated puts at 25,500–25,900, reinforcing a ceiling near 26,000 and a floor near 25,800.
  • Bank Nifty set a fresh intraday high near 58,616, with analysts eyeing a move toward 59,000 if a sustained breakout above ~58,600 holds.