Pre Market Report 18 Aug 2025: Nifty, Bank Nifty, Sensex, Fin Nifty Levels & Sector-Wise Technical Outlook

By CapitalKeeper | Pre Market Opening | Indian Equities | Market Moves That Matter

Indian Stock Market Pre Market 18 Aug 2025: Nifty closed at 24,631, Bank Nifty at 55,341, Sensex at 80,597, Fin Nifty at 26,333. Key focus on Financial Services support 26,000–26,100, Smallcap breakout pattern, Auto near resistance. Stock picks: SBI, Union Bank, Indian Hotels with targets & strategy. Global and Gift Nifty cues included.

Pre Market Report – 18th August 2025: Bulls Eye Support Zones, Smallcap & Auto in Focus

Market Recap – 17th August 2025

The Indian equity market ended on a resilient note last week with mixed global cues. Despite pressure from U.S. bond yields and geopolitical jitters, the domestic market held strong on sectoral leadership from IT, metals, and selective banking names.

Nifty 50 closed at 24,631.30 (+0.05%)
Bank Nifty settled at 55,341.85 (+0.13%)
Sensex ended at 80,597.66 (+0.06%)
Fin Nifty stood at 26,333.45 (+0.08%)

👉 In the derivatives segment, short-covering was visible in select banking names while auto and smallcap indices showed strong momentum signals.

🌍 Global & Gift Nifty Cues

Gift Nifty is indicating a flat-to-positive start around +35 pts suggesting cautious optimism.
U.S. indices ended mixed – Dow Jones up 0.12%, Nasdaq down 0.35% as tech stocks faced selling.
Asian markets this morning trade largely higher with Nikkei +0.30%, Hang Seng +0.45%.
Crude oil remains stable at $78.90/bbl, while gold hovers near $2,405/oz, supporting emerging market sentiment.

📊 Sector-Wise Technical Setup

🔹 Nifty Financial Services – 26,126

Index is testing a critical support zone at 26,000–26,100.
A reversal bounce is expected, with potential momentum toward 27,200–27,500.
Channel resistance lies at 28,900–29,000, where profit booking could emerge.
👉 Bias: Positive above 26,100, SL 25,800

🔹 Nifty Smallcap 100 – 17,547

Forming a bullish inverted Head & Shoulder pattern.
Strong support seen at 17,200–17,300.
A breakout above the neckline at 19,700–19,800 could unleash a massive rally towards 21,000+.
👉 Bias: Accumulate on dips, SL 17,100

🔹 Nifty Auto – 24,235

Currently trading near resistance zone.
Sustained closing above 25,250–25,350 will trigger fresh momentum toward 26,000+.
👉 Bias: Neutral until breakout confirmation

🔥 Stock-Specific Actionables

1. State Bank of India (SBI) – CMP ₹826

Short-term upside intact; strong buyer accumulation.
Target: 850–900
Stop Loss: 815

2. Union Bank – CMP ₹134

Strategy: Accumulation in tranches
- Buy 40% at CMP (134)
- Add more near 110–115
Stop Loss: 97
Targets: 184 / 195 / 204 / 250
Higher timeframe structure indicates potential multi-month rally.
👉 Positional pick

3. Indian Hotels (IndHotel) – CMP ₹774

Any dip near 755–760 is a buying opportunity.
Target: 800–810
For option traders: 780 CE CMP 7.60, watch for momentum; Target 15–20–25.

🧪 Radar Picks

Biocon CMP ₹360 → Option: 270 CE @ 4.80 | SL 2 | TGT 8–12
OFSS CMP ₹8,600 → 8600 CE @ 200 | SL 150 | TGT 300+ | Cash target 8,900
DMART CMP ₹4,312 → TGT 4,375 / 4,410 | SL 4,290 (Short-term trade)
Archean Chemical CMP ₹640 → TGT ₹680 | SL ₹615
DCB Bank CMP ₹124 → TGT ₹130 | SL ₹120
Hubtown CMP ₹348 → TGT ₹370 | SL ₹338

📌 Trading Plan for Today

Watch Fin Nifty at 26,100–26,200 for reversal entry.
Smallcap breakout structure to be tracked closely – inverted H&S could be a game-changer.
Auto stocks should be on radar – confirm breakout above 25,250–25,350.
Stick to sector rotation strategy: Banks + Smallcaps may lead the market higher.

⚡ Key Takeaway

Market looks constructive above key supports.
Focus on Banking + Smallcap leadership.
Union Bank & SBI remain strong positional plays.
Nifty upside open till 24,850–25,000 in short term if global cues remain supportive.

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