Jan 15 2024, 21:08
Nifty Bank closes above 48,000;target seen at Mt 50K:
Most of the banking stocks closed in the green today but some selling was seen in stocks like AU Small Finance Bank, IDFC First Bank, and Axis Bank.
The Nifty Bank closed higher for the fourth day in a row on Monday supported by gains in HDFC Bank, Federal Bank, SBI and Kotak Bank.
The Nifty Bank rallied over 400 points to close at 48,158. The Nifty50 hit a fresh record high above 22,000 to close at 22,097.
Most of the banking stocks closed in the green but some selling was seen in stocks like AU Small Finance Bank, IDFC First Bank, and Axis Bank.
The Nifty Bank closed above the critical resistance of 48,000 and the next immediate target for the index is placed around 50,000, suggested experts.
"The Bank Nifty bulls maintained control as the index successfully surpassed the critical resistance of 48,000 on a closing basis," said Kunal Shah, senior technical & derivative analyst at LKP Securities.
"Bank Nifty Index gap up and gradually extended gains as a slow and steady up move was seen for most of the trading session. It formed a bullish candle on the daily time frame, holding well above its crucial 20 DEMA," Chandan Taparia, senior vice-president | analyst- derivatives at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited.
source: et
Jan 15 2024, 21:15