- Nifty close (Thu May 8): 24,326.65 | Bank Nifty: 56,047.40
- Nifty resistance: 24,400–24,600 | Support: 24,000 (critical)
- Bank Nifty resistance: 56,334–57,000 | Support: 55,600
- Key trigger: Brent crude $101.94 — US-Iran deal outcome over weekend
- View: Cautious-positive. Range 24,000–24,600. Wait for clear breakout.
Written Friday May 8, 2026 — based on Thursday May 8 closing data.
Thursday May 8 Closing — Real Data
- Nifty 50: 24,326.65 — down 4.30 points (-0.02%)
- Bank Nifty: 56,047.40 — up 66.35 points (+0.12%)
- Sensex: 77,844.52 — down 114 points (-0.15%)
- India VIX: Below 17 — near one-month low
- Nifty Midcap 100: Hit all-time high 62,094.40 on May 7
Nifty 50 — Monday Outlook
Our view: Cautious-positive. Range: 24,000–24,600.
- Resistance: 24,400–24,430 → 24,500–24,600 (major) → 24,601 (swing high)
- Support: 24,000 (critical — 21-DMA + 50-DMA confluence) → 23,800 → 23,600
- RSI: ~60 — positive but not overbought. MACD in buy territory.
Bank Nifty — Monday Outlook
- Close: 56,047.40 | High: 56,334.15
- Resistance: 56,334 → 56,800–57,000
- Support: 55,600 → 55,000 → 54,400
Global Triggers to Watch on Monday
Brent Crude (~$101.94/barrel): The single biggest variable. Iran is reviewing a US peace proposal. If a deal is confirmed over the weekend, Nifty could gap up 200–300 points Monday and test 24,600. If talks break down, expect a test of 24,000 support.
- FII activity: net sellers Rs 5,834.90 crore on May 7 — watch for any reversal
- HDFC Bank Q4 results — critical for Bank Nifty direction
- SBI Q4 — NIM and asset quality
- India-Pakistan border situation — tail risk, watch for any escalation
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