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Nifty Slips Below 26,000 as Rally Pauses at Key 26,100 Hurdle

Hawkish Fed signals lifted the dollar, pressuring sentiment as the rupee closed at 88.70.

Overview

  • The Nifty fell 176 points to 25,877.85 and the Sensex lost 592.67 points to 84,404.46 on Oct. 30 after a gap-down start and persistent selling at higher levels.
  • Brokerages highlight 26,100 as the trigger for a fresh upswing, with a clear break seen retesting the 26,277 high and potentially extending toward 26,500.
  • Near-term support is pegged at 25,900–25,800 with a stronger band at 25,700–25,500, while a break below could open further downside toward 25,500.
  • Bank Nifty is testing its lower trendline near 58,000, and a move above 58,577 would signal renewed strength toward 59,000–59,300.
  • Options data show heavy call interest capping 26,000–26,100 as resistance, as India VIX inched up to 12.07, signaling cautious sentiment.