Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Nifty Targets 24,200 as August Ends with Brent at $90
The Nifty 50 is an important group of Indian stocks.
It has had a quiet and disappointing August, losing about 200 points from July’s end.
The index has mostly stayed between 24,000 and 24,400.
Some traders hope it will move above that range.
The Nifty Bank index has also moved within a narrow band of 57,000 to 58,000.
HDFC Bank could influence both indexes during the trading session.
An MSCI rebalancing will happen near the market’s close.
Brent crude oil is trading at about $90, and several named companies are also being watched.
The Nifty 50 has fallen about 200 points from the end of July during a lackluster August.
The index remains rangebound between 24,000 and 24,400, with bulls hoping for an upside breakout.
MSCI rebalancing is scheduled for the closing minutes of trade, marking its first occurrence after the Closing Auction Session was introduced.
The Nifty Bank has performed slightly better than the Nifty but remains within the 57,000–58,000 range.
HDFC Bank, Brent crude at $90, Eternal, Laurus Labs, SBI Card and Ola Electric are among the key items to watch.
- Who
- The Nifty 50, Nifty Bank and participants in India’s stock market.
- What
- Indian stock indexes are expected to finish a rangebound August, with the Nifty targeting 24,200 and an MSCI rebalancing scheduled near the close.
- When
- The final trading session of August, during a week that includes weekly expiries and macroeconomic data releases.
- Where
- The Indian stock market.
- Why
- The Nifty has declined about 200 points from July’s end and remains rangebound, while the MSCI rebalancing, weekly expiries, macro data and Brent crude prices could influence trading.
Potential Upside
Rangebound Risks
Nifty direction
Potential Upside
Bulls hope for an upside breakout from the 24,000–24,400 range.
Rangebound Risks
The Nifty has remained stuck in a narrow range and has declined about 200 points during August.
Market catalysts
Potential Upside
Weekly expiries, macroeconomic data and the MSCI rebalancing could provide fresh trading triggers.
Rangebound Risks
The market had another rangebound week without significant movement in either direction.
- Nifty August performance
- The Nifty 50 has declined around 200 points from the end of July.
- Nifty trading range
- The index remains locked between 24,000 and 24,400.
- Nifty target
- The index is described as aiming for 24,200.
- Nifty Bank range
- The Nifty Bank remains in the 57,000–58,000 band.
- MSCI rebalancing
- The rebalancing will take place during the closing minutes of trade.
- Closing Auction Session
- This will be the first MSCI rebalancing after the introduction of the Closing Auction Session.
- Brent crude
- Brent crude is back at about $90 per barrel.