Pre Market 14 July 2025: Nifty Hovers Near Key Support; Metal Stocks & ICICI Bank in Focus Amid Mixed Global Cues
By CapitalKeeper | Pre Market Opening | Indian Equities | Market Moves That Matter
Indian markets closed lower last week with Nifty at 25,149. Gift Nifty hints at a flat start. Key sectors to watch: Metals, Private Banks, and Realty. Read the full pre-market strategy, stock picks, and technical zones.
📊 Market Recap – 12 July 2025 (Friday Close)
| Index | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 25,149.85 | ▼ -352.55 pts |
| Bank Nifty | 56,754.70 | ▼ -499.30 pts |
| Sensex | 82,500.47 | ▼ -1,125.42 pts |
| Fin Nifty | 26,853.10 | ▼ -513.20 pts |
The market witnessed a sharp sell-off on Friday, as weak global cues, profit booking in largecaps, and negative flow from FIIs triggered widespread correction. However, broader support zones are now being approached, offering potential buying opportunities on dips.
🌐 Global Market Snapshot – 14 July 2025
- Gift Nifty trades around 25,170, suggesting a flat-to-mild positive open.
- US Markets (12 July):
- Dow Jones: +0.11%
- Nasdaq: -0.06%
- S&P 500: +0.05%
- Crude Oil: $72.55 – Stable
- Dollar Index: 104.10 – No major move
- India VIX: 12.84 – ↑ Slight uptick, but still within comfort zone
🎯 US CPI relief is largely priced in. This week’s global tone will be set by earnings from US banks and Fed commentary.
📈 Technical Overview – Key Index Levels
🔹 Nifty 50 (Close: 25,149.85)
- Support Zone:
- 24,777 – 24,981 (major demand zone)
- Immediate: 25,030 / 25,080
- Resistance Levels:
- 25,185 / 25,300
- 25,395 / 25,560
📌 A bounce from the 25,000–25,030 zone is likely. Watch for sustainability above 25,185.
🔹 Bank Nifty (Close: 56,754.70)
- Support Levels:
- 56,070 / 56,160 / 56,355 / 56,475 / 56,580
- ⚠️ Below 56,400 – Stay Cautious
- Resistance Levels:
- 57,000 / 57,210 / 57,345 / 57,525
- Above 57,660+ → 57,900 / 58,065 / 58,200 possible
✅ Intraday traders may wait for a breakout above 57,000 to initiate fresh longs.
🔍 Sectoral Outlook – 14 July 2025
| Sector | Trend | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| PSU Banks | Cautious | Wait for base to form; avoid aggressive longs |
| Private Banks | Stable | ICICI & HDFC look relatively strong |
| Pharma | Weak | Under pressure; short-term consolidation |
| IT | Neutral | Lacking momentum; wait for dips |
| Auto | Weak | Avoid fresh longs in small auto names |
| Metals | Bullish Bias | Positive setups in Hindalco & Nalco |
| Realty | Weak | Sharp profit booking seen |
| FMCG | Neutral | Mixed trend; not ideal for momentum trades |
| Energy/PSE | Avoid | Choppy; better opportunities elsewhere |
📊 Derivative Indicators
- FII Index Longs: ~27.90%
- Nifty PCR: ~0.78 | Bank Nifty PCR: ~0.84
- India VIX: 12.84 – Indicates increase in risk but not panic
Caution warranted, but volatility is still manageable. Selective long trades may work on dips.
💡 Trade Setups & Stock Picks
1️⃣ Hindalco – CMP ₹670
- Support: ₹633 / ₹648 / ₹654 / ₹660
- Resistance: ₹681 / ₹690 / ₹700.50
- Breakout above ₹717 = ₹728 / ₹750
📈 View: Buy on dips, bullish bias remains intact.
- Breakout above ₹717 = ₹728 / ₹750
2️⃣ NALCO – CMP ₹189
- Support: ₹181 / ₹186
- Resistance: ₹193 (key breakout level)
- Above ₹193.20 → ₹198 / ₹203 / ₹212 / ₹217 / ₹223.50 / ₹228
📈 View: Buy on dips, strong breakout potential.
- Above ₹193.20 → ₹198 / ₹203 / ₹212 / ₹217 / ₹223.50 / ₹228
3️⃣ ICICI Bank – CMP ₹1,422
- Range: ₹1,400 – ₹1,470
- Action: Buy near ₹1,420 with SL ₹1,395
- Target: ₹1,470+
📈 View: Accumulate on weakness; relative strength play.
- Target: ₹1,470+
4️⃣ Godrej Properties – CMP ₹2,206
- Action: Short near ₹2,250
- Stoploss: ₹2,290
- Targets: ₹2,190 / ₹2,120 / ₹2,090
📉 View: Short-term bearish below ₹2,250.
🎯 CapitalKeeper Trading Strategy – 14 July 2025
- Nifty must hold 25,030–25,080 for base formation.
- Watch for Bank Nifty bounce from 56,580, else stay light.
- Focus on metal stocks and ICICI Bank for long setups.
- Avoid overtrading – volatility might expand post-European hours.
- Keep trailing stoplosses tight; earnings season begins globally.
🧭 Key Intraday Trade Levels
| Index | Support Zones | Resistance Zones |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty | 25,030 / 25,080 / 25,149 | 25,185 / 25,300 / 25,395 / 25,560 |
| Bank Nifty | 56,580 / 56,355 / 56,070 | 57,000 / 57,345 / 57,660 / 58,200 |
| Fin Nifty | 26,800 / 26,620 | 27,120 / 27,350 |
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