Archive · 24 Sep 2026
GIFT Nifty Signals Gap Down as Brent Climbs Above $102
The article says Indian stocks may start the day lower.
GIFT Nifty is pointing to a fall of about 150 points.
Oil prices rose above $102, which can worry investors.
U.S. government bond yields also jumped to their highest level since 2007.
The Nifty 50 has an important ceiling at 23,500.
If prices fall, traders will watch support zones starting near 23,350.
Today also includes the monthly expiry of Sensex contracts and the listing of the National Stock Exchange on the Bombay Stock Exchange.
Investors are also watching block deals and possible new insurance distribution rules.
GIFT Nifty indicates the Indian market could open about 150 points lower.
Brent crude prices rebounded above $102, while the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield reached its highest level since 2007.
The Nifty 50 faces resistance at 23,500, with initial support between 23,350 and 23,280.
The Sensex monthly contracts expire today, while the National Stock Exchange becomes publicly listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange.
Block deals remain active, and insurance stocks may draw attention after proposed Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India distribution reforms.
- Who
- Indian market participants, the National Stock Exchange, insurers and companies involved in block deals.
- What
- The Indian stock market faces a possible gap-down opening as crude prices and bond yields rise, alongside several market events.
- When
- Today, which is also the monthly expiry of Sensex contracts.
- Where
- The Indian stock market, including the National Stock Exchange and the Bombay Stock Exchange.
- Why
- GIFT Nifty signals weakness, Brent crude is above $102, U.S. bond yields have risen sharply, and markets are responding to expiry, listing, block-deal and insurance-regulation developments.
Downside Risks
Potential Support
Near-term market direction
Downside Risks
Higher crude prices, a sharp rise in bond yields and the expected gap-down opening could test the Nifty 50's recovery.
Potential Support
The Nifty Bank closed above 56,500, while the Nifty 50 has identified support zones that could limit declines.
- Expected opening
- GIFT Nifty indicates an approximately 150-point gap-down start.
- Brent crude
- Brent prices rebounded above $102 a barrel.
- U.S. 10-year note
- The yield rose to its highest level since 2007.
- Nifty 50 resistance
- 23,500 remains the key upside resistance level.
- Nifty 50 support
- Initial support is at 23,350–23,280, followed by 23,250–23,200.
- Market events
- Sensex contracts reach monthly expiry, and the National Stock Exchange is set to become a public company through a listing on the Bombay Stock Exchange.
- Sector focus
- Insurance stocks may be affected by draft Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India distribution reforms.