By earn 
Market Set-Up for 24th September 2024: Key Insights and Technical Outlook
Global Market Overview
Global markets closed with mixed sentiments on 24th September 2024. The US markets showed a positive trend, with the Dow Jones ending 61 points higher. However, Dow futures are trading lower, reflecting some caution. Asian markets are also trading on a positive note, contributing to the overall optimistic global outlook. Meanwhile, GIFT Nifty is up by 60 points, indicating a bullish start for the Indian markets.
Keywords: global markets, US markets, Dow Jones, Dow futures, Asian markets, GIFT Nifty
Data Analysis: Cash Market and F&O Activity
- Cash Market: Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net buyers with an inflow of ₹404 crore. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) showed stronger buying activity with an inflow of ₹1023 crore, resulting in a net positive inflow of ₹1427 crore in the cash market.
- F&O Market: The Nifty Put-Call Ratio (PCR) stands between 1.42 and 1.50, suggesting a bullish sentiment. The India VIX has risen by 7.78% to 13.78, indicating increased volatility. The highest open interest for the expiry on 26th September 2024 is seen at 27,000 CE and 25,000 PE. The max pain point, where most options will expire worthless, is at 25,700.
Keywords: FII, DII, cash market, Nifty PCR, India VIX, F&O market, open interest, max pain
FIIs’ Data in Index Derivatives
- Index Derivatives: FIIs’ positions are mixed in the F&O market. There is an increase in both long and short positions in index futures, with a net addition of 12,929 contracts in long futures and 12,186 in short futures. Significant activity is seen in call options with 217,034 contracts added in call long and 155,466 in call short. On the put side, 274,296 contracts were added in put long, and 222,513 in put short.
Keywords: FIIs, index derivatives, futures and options, call long, call short, put long, put short
Technical Outlook: Nifty and Bank Nifty
- Nifty (Spot):
- Resistance Levels: The Nifty shows strong bullish momentum, with 26,000 as a psychological resistance level.
- Support Zone: If profit booking occurs at 26,000, immediate strong support levels are seen at 25,800 and 25,680.
- Outlook: If the Nifty sustains above 26,000, the “buy on dip” strategy is likely to continue, supporting a bullish trend.
- Bank Nifty (Spot):
- Resistance Levels: Bank Nifty is currently at its all-time high of 54,197, with the next resistance levels at 54,300 and 54,750.
- Support Zone: Immediate support is observed at 53,350-53,000, with further support at 52,300 and 51,800.
- Outlook: Bank Nifty is expected to continue outperforming as long as it remains above 52,000, suggesting robust bullish sentiment.
Keywords: Nifty outlook, Bank Nifty, resistance levels, support levels, bullish momentum, buy on dip
Conclusion
The overall market sentiment remains positive, with strong inflows from both FIIs and DIIs. The Nifty and Bank Nifty are trading at crucial levels, and their ability to sustain above key support zones will be vital for the continuation of the bullish trend. Investors should monitor the volatility as indicated by the rising India VIX and stay cautious with their trading strategies, especially in the F&O segment.
