Pre Market Analysis 18 July 2025: Nifty Support, PSU Banks in Focus, NMDC & BOI Actionable Ideas
By CapitalKeeper | Pre Market Opening | Indian Equities | Market Moves That Matter
Get the latest Pre Market Analysis for 18th July 2025. Nifty at 25,111; key support at 24,950. PSU Banks & Metals may outperform. BOI, PNB & NMDC in trade focus with technical levels.
📊 Market Summary – Previous Day Close:
| Index | Closing Price |
|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 25,111.45 |
| Bank Nifty | 56,828.80 |
| Sensex | 82,259.24 |
| Fin Nifty | 26,809.45 |
🌏 Global Market Cues & GIFT Nifty Outlook
- GIFT Nifty is trading near 25,175 early today, indicating a flat-to-positive opening.
- US Markets ended slightly mixed as investors await more cues on interest rate cuts and corporate earnings.
- Dow Jones edged up, while Nasdaq cooled due to weakness in tech giants.
- Asian markets like Nikkei and Hang Seng are showing mixed sentiment amid rising crude prices and China’s continued economic sluggishness.
- Dollar index remains steady around 104, while India VIX slipped below 13, suggesting reduced fear in the market.
🔍 Sectoral Setup – What to Watch Today?
🔼 Likely Bullish Sectors (Intraday):
- PSU Banks – Riding on value buying, strong volumes
- Metals – NMDC, Hindalco, NationalAlum showing strength
- Realty – Minor bounce visible, watch for continuation
⚖️ Mixed Trend Zones:
- Financial Services – Sensitive to bond yield moves
- Auto – Expecting sideways to mild upside based on news flows
📈 NIFTY Technical Outlook (Close: 25,111.45)
Support Levels:
📉 24,950 / 25,010 / 25,065
Resistance Levels:
📈 25,175 / 25,255 / 25,340 / 25,410
- Nifty closed below the 20-DEMA and struggling to reclaim 25,200.
- Today’s move above 25,175 with volume can trigger short covering.
🏦 BANK NIFTY Technical Outlook (Close: 56,828.80)
Support Zones:
📉 56,400 / 56,550 / 56,700
Resistance Zones:
📈 57,000 / 57,250 / 57,500 / 57,700
- Bank Nifty continues to face supply near 57,000.
- Fresh buying may emerge above 57,250 zone.
💰Stock & Option Ideas for 18th July 2025:
🔹 BANK OF INDIA (CMP ₹116.20)
- Strategy: Buy at CMP
- SL: ₹113
- Target: ₹122 / ₹129
- 💥 Strength in PSU Bank basket
AUG 120 CE @ ₹4
- SL ₹2.90
- Target ₹6–8++
🔹 PNB (CMP ₹113.84)
AUG 110 PE @ ₹1.20
- SL ₹0.50
- Target ₹2–3
- 💡 Hedge with bearish view in short term
🔹 NMDC (CMP ₹69.30)
- Cash: Hold with SL ₹67.50
- AUG 75 CE @ ₹1
- Lot size: 13,500
- Target: Hold with risk-managed view
- ⛏️ Strong momentum in metals; breakout expected if ₹70.5 crossed
🧠 Market Sentiment & Derivatives Snapshot:
- Nifty PCR: 0.61 – Bearish bias still visible
- Bank Nifty PCR: 0.91 – Neutral to slightly bullish
- India VIX: 12.48 – Volatility remains muted
- FII/DII Activity: FIIs continue mild selling in index futures; DIIs support selectively
🔚 Summary:
The Indian market is expected to open flat with a positive bias amid mixed global cues and stable GIFT Nifty. PSU Banks and Metals could outperform while the broader market may remain stock-specific. Watch 25,175–25,200 on Nifty and 57,250–57,500 on Bank Nifty for trend confirmation.
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