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Indian equity benchmarks remained under pressure on Wednesday, with the Nifty 50 slipping below the key 24,100 level and negative market breadth indicating the possibility of further weakness.
At 12:01 pm, Sensex traded 254.12 points (-0.33%) lower at 76,981.34, Nifty 50 slipped 82.30 points (-0.34%) to 24,072.60.
On the BSE, 4,313 stocks were traded, of which 1,681 advanced, 2,390 declined, and 242 remained unchanged. As many as 151 stocks hit 52-week highs while 94 touched 52-week lows. There were 144 stocks in upper circuit and 194 in lower circuit, reflecting the cautious undertone across the broader market. The Nifty Advance-Decline Ratio stood at 16:34 and PCR at 0.67, signalling continued bearish positioning.
* Trend: Bearish in the near term as Nifty has slipped below the key 24,100 level.
* Market breadth: Advances/declines at 15:35, indicating negative breadth and scope for further weakness.
* Immediate resistance: 24,120, followed by 24,180.
* Key support: 24,000–23,950 is a strong support zone.
* Downside: A break below 24,000 could drag Nifty towards 23,950.
* Reversal possibility: The 24,000–23,950 zone is expected to attract buying and could trigger a rebound towards 24,200 and higher.
* Bullish trigger: A strong move above 24,180 would reduce the immediate downside risk.
* Nifty Futures: August Futures at 24,150; resistance at 24,200–24,220.
* Futures downside: The contract could decline towards 23,980, after which a strong bounce towards 24,200 and higher is possible.
* Key levels: Supports: 23,980, 23,900 | Resistances: 24,220, 24,300
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey warned of stern action against manipulation of the new closing auction session, saying it improves transparency and detection.
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