Market Ends Flat; Nifty Extends Gains for 14th Consecutive Session

On September 3, the Indian stock market experienced a rangebound session, leading to minimal changes by the close. The BSE Sensex ended slightly down by 4.40 points, or 0.01%, at 82,555.44. However, the Nifty increased by 1.10 points, closing at 25,279.80.

Top Gainers and Losers of the Day

Sector-Wise Performance and Stock Movements: Key gainers on the Nifty included SBI Life Insurance, ICICI Bank, HDFC Life, Shriram Finance, and Bajaj Finserv. On the other hand, ONGC, Infosys, Bajaj Finance, JSW Steel, and Adani Ports were the major laggards. Sector-wise, banking and capital goods indices saw modest gains of 0.5%, while media, power, metal, realty, and oil & gas sectors declined by 0.5-1.5%.

Market Breadth and Key Stock Movements

Midcap and Smallcap Indices Performance: The BSE Midcap Index ended with marginal gains, while the Smallcap Index rose by 0.5%. Over 250 stocks hit their 52-week highs on the BSE, including Abbott India, Bombay Burmah, Eris Life, Godrej Industries, Lupin, and more.

Expert Insights and Technical Analysis

Nifty’s Upward Momentum and Resistance Levels: According to Jatin Gedia, Technical Research Analyst at Sharekhan by BNP Paribas, Nifty is steadily inching higher due to sector rotation, with a target of 25,500. The key support level is between 25,160 and 25,120. Osho Krishan, Senior Analyst at Angel One, notes that Nifty’s movement is within a narrow range, with 25,200 as key support and 25,350-25,400 as resistance.

Bank Nifty Analysis and Key Levels to Watch

Bank Nifty’s Performance and Future Outlook: Bank Nifty outperformed Nifty, rising by 250 points to close at 51,689. The index formed a bullish candlestick pattern, indicating buying interest at lower levels. It must sustain above 51,500 for further upward movement towards 52,000-52,350.

Volatility and Market Sentiment

India VIX Declines: Market volatility, measured by India VIX, declined by 1.55% to 13.84, indicating a comfortable zone for bulls.