Pre Market Analysis 21st Aug 2025: Nifty, Bank Nifty, Sensex & Global Cues
By CapitalKeeper | Pre Market Opening | Indian Equities | Market Moves That Matter
Indian Stock Market Pre-Market Report for 21st Aug 2025 – Nifty at 25,050, Bank Nifty 55,698, Sensex 81,857. Sector-wise outlook, Gift Nifty signals, global cues, and stock-specific strategies for the trading day.
🔮 Pre Market Analysis – 21st August 2025: Indian Stock Market Outlook with Sector-Wise Strategy
The Indian stock market displayed resilience in yesterday’s session, closing with a mixed bias across indices. As we step into 21st August 2025, traders and investors are keeping a close watch on global cues, sector rotations, and critical support-resistance levels that will decide today’s market trajectory.
📊 Market Closing Snapshot (20th August 2025)
- Nifty 50: Closed at 25,050.55 (🔼 +85 points from previous close)
- Bank Nifty: Closed at 55,698.50 (🔽 marginal decline)
- Sensex: Closed at 81,857.84 (🔼 gained momentum)
- Nifty Financial Services (Fin Nifty): Closed at 26,487.80 (🔽 weak undertone)
The divergence between Nifty strength and Bank Nifty consolidation suggests rotational activity in the broader market.
🌍 Global Market Cues
- US Markets:
- Dow Jones and S&P 500 ended flat after a volatile session, awaiting fresh macro data on inflation.
- Nasdaq held firm, supported by tech-heavyweights and AI-driven momentum.
- Asian Markets (Morning cues):
- Nikkei trading in the green with mild gains.
- Hang Seng witnessed selling pressure in Chinese property and EV stocks.
- SGX Gift Nifty is trading ~60 points higher, indicating a positive start for Indian equities.
- Crude Oil & Commodities:
- Brent Crude stable at $80.2/barrel; rangebound trend.
- Gold prices consolidating around $2,420/oz, awaiting direction from USD movement.
- Currency & Bonds:
- Rupee at ₹83.10/$, flat with mild appreciation bias.
- US bond yields slightly eased, supporting risk sentiment.
🔑 Nifty 50 Technical Outlook
- CMP: 25,050.55
- Immediate Support: 24,950 – 25,000
- Major Support Zone: 24,800
- Resistance Zone: 25,150 – 25,250
📈 Nifty formed a higher-high formation and sustained above 25,000 psychological level, which indicates bullish continuation. However, momentum needs a strong push above 25,150–25,250 to trigger the next leg of rally towards 25,400–25,500.
🏦 Bank Nifty Technical Outlook
- CMP: 55,698.50
- Immediate Support: 55,300 – 55,400
- Major Support: 55,000
- Resistance Zone: 56,200 – 56,500
📉 Bank Nifty is consolidating within a range-bound structure. Failure to close above 56,200 keeps the index under pressure. A breakdown below 55,300 may trigger a slide towards 54,800. Private banks are showing weakness, while PSU banks remain stable.
📌 Nifty Financial Services (Fin Nifty)
- CMP: 26,487.80
- Support Zone: 26,200 – 26,300
- Resistance Zone: 26,750 – 27,000
Fin Nifty is stuck between support and resistance, mirroring Bank Nifty. Watch out for HDFC Ltd., Bajaj Finance, and SBI Cards for directional cues.
📈 Sensex Overview
- CMP: 81,857.84
- Support: 81,200
- Resistance: 82,400
Sensex continues to outperform with selective buying in IT, FMCG, and Pharma stocks, while banking remains the weak link.
🔍 Sector-Wise Technical Analysis
1️⃣ Nifty IT
- Strong buying in large-cap IT names (Infosys, TCS).
- Nasdaq correlation positive; rupee stability adds comfort.
- Resistance: 39,800 | Support: 38,600.
2️⃣ Nifty Auto
- Trading near resistance at 25,250–25,350.
- Breakout above levels may ignite strong momentum.
- Watch M&M, Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto for leadership.
3️⃣ Nifty Pharma
- Defensive buying observed.
- Sun Pharma and Divi’s Labs leading momentum.
- Resistance: 19,250 | Support: 18,700.
4️⃣ Nifty FMCG
- Stable movement with support from ITC, HUL, Britannia.
- Rangebound but gradually building momentum.
5️⃣ Nifty Realty
- DLF, Godrej Properties showing strength.
- Watch options activity for short-term momentum.
🏹 Stock-Specific Trading Ideas
🔹 SBI (Cash/Options)
- CMP: ₹829
- Short-term target: ₹850–₹900
- SL: ₹815
- Focus stock for positional traders.
🔹 Union Bank (Positional – Cash)
- CMP: ₹136
- Strategy: Accumulate 40% at CMP, add on dips near ₹110–115
- SL: ₹97
- Targets: ₹184 → ₹195 → ₹204 → ₹250 (higher timeframe projection)
🔹 Indian Hotels (Options Strategy)
- CMP: ₹806 | Buy on dips near ₹775–780
- Target: ₹850–860
📊 Market Sentiment & FII/DII Data
- FIIs: Mild net buyers in index futures; still cautious in cash market.
- DIIs: Supportive buying, cushioning market from corrections.
- India VIX: 11.9 → Still at low levels, suggesting complacency.
Low VIX often precedes sharp moves; traders should be alert for volatility spikes.
🧭 Pre-Market Strategy for 21st August 2025
- Nifty Range to Watch: 24,950–25,250
- Bank Nifty Range: 55,300–56,200
- Preferred Sectors: IT, Auto, Realty
- Avoid Aggressive Longs in Bank Nifty until it breaks above 56,200.
- Stock-Specific Trades (SBI, Union Bank, IndHotel) can provide better opportunities than index trades.
📌 Conclusion
The Indian stock market setup for 21st August 2025 looks cautiously bullish, with Nifty maintaining higher levels while Bank Nifty struggles. Sector rotation continues, with IT, Auto, and Realty likely to outperform, while Banking remains in a consolidation phase.
Traders should focus on breakout opportunities above resistance levels, keep strict stop-losses, and ride momentum where sectoral strength is visible. Stock-specific action will continue to dominate over index movement today.
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