Opening Bell 18 July 2025: Nifty Eyes 25000, Bank Nifty Under Pressure | Sell on Rise Strategy
By CapitalKeeper | Market Opening | Intraday Ideas | Market Moves That Matter
Indian stock market opens weak on 18 July 2025. Nifty hovers near 25000 support; Bank Nifty trades below 56600. Read full technical outlook, sector trends, and intraday stock picks.
🛎️ Opening Bell – 18 July 2025: Markets Open Weak, Sell on Rise Strategy in Focus
By CapitalKeeper.in | Early Market Outlook & Technical Analysis
The Indian stock market opened lower today amid bearish global sentiment and continued profit booking. With both Nifty and Bank Nifty trading below key resistance zones, the overall setup indicates a “sell on rise” strategy for traders. Volatility may persist ahead of key global economic data and earnings season.
📊 Market Opening Snapshot:
| Index | Previous Close | Opening Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 25,111.45 | 25,108.55 |
| Bank Nifty | 56,828.80 | 56,524.25 |
| Sensex | 82,259.24 | 82,193.62 |
| Fin Nifty | 26,809.45 | 26,694.00 |
🔍 Technical View
🔹 Nifty 50 (25,111.45)
- Resistance Zone: 25,150 – 25,180
- Support Zone: 25,000 (critical psychological support)
- 🔻 Below 25,000 = breakdown likely toward 24,750–24,700
- 🧭 Trend Bias: Sell on rise unless strong move above 25,180 confirmed
🔹 Bank Nifty (56,828.80)
- Resistance Zone: 57,000 – 57,150
- Support Zone: 56,600 (watch for breach)
- 🔻 Below 56,600 = potential slide toward 56,000
- 🧭 Trend Bias: Negative below resistance; cautious trades preferred
🔹 Fin Nifty (26,809.45)
- Resistance Zone: 26,950 – 27,100
- Support Zone: 26,600
- 🧭 Bias: Weakness visible with lower open; sell on bounce approach recommended
🔍 Sectoral Trends
| Sector | Trend | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Banking | 🔻 Weak | PSU Banks under pressure; private lenders losing steam |
| IT | ⚖️ Mixed | TCS, Infosys rangebound after recent bounce |
| FMCG | 🔼 Defensive | HUL, Nestle steady amid broader sell-off |
| Realty | 🔻 Corrective | Weak demand outlook dragging DLF, Oberoi Realty |
| Auto | ⚠️ Volatile | Tata Motors, M&M swing with news and volume spikes |
| Energy | 🔻 Negative | Reliance, ONGC face pressure amid crude oil uncertainty |
📌 Intraday Stock Picks – 18 July 2025
- Hindustan Unilever (HUL)
- CMP: ₹2,495
- Strategy: Buy on dip near ₹2,490
- Target: ₹2,540 | SL: ₹2,470
- Kotak Mahindra Bank
- CMP: ₹2,142
- Strategy: Sell below ₹2,140
- Target: ₹2,050 | SL: ₹2,038
- Reliance Industries
- CMP: ₹1,477
- Strategy: Sell below ₹1,450
- Target: ₹1,430 | SL: ₹1,410
- Tata Motors
- CMP: ₹682
- Strategy: Buy above ₹684
- Target: ₹705 | SL: ₹675
🌐 Global Market Cues
- US Markets: Dow and Nasdaq closed slightly lower amid weak banking earnings
- Asia Today: Nikkei flat, Hang Seng under pressure
- Crude Oil: Brent trades near $83/barrel, minor pullback
- Dollar Index: At 105.22, weighing on emerging market flows
- FIIs/DIIs: Net sellers on Wednesday, contributing to weakness
💡 CapitalKeeper’s Take
“The market tone is cautious with critical support levels being tested. Unless Nifty and Bank Nifty reclaim their resistance zones, short-term trend remains bearish. Traders should prefer intraday shorting at higher levels and wait for confirmation before building fresh long positions.”
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