Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Indian Stocks End Eight-Week Losing Streak; Key Levels Ahead
Indian stocks rose on Friday after falling for eight weeks in a row.
The weekly gains were small, and experts say it is too soon to know whether the market has truly turned around.
They want to see more buyers and a stronger rise in more shares.
They also watch important price levels that could act like floors or ceilings for the indexes.
The Bank Nifty did better than the other main indexes last week, but it is also showing signs of uncertainty.
Inflation reports and company earnings are due soon.
Oil prices, foreign investors and events in other countries can also move Indian shares.
Analysts advise investors to be careful and manage risk.
On Friday, 9 October, the Nifty 50 gained 1.3% to 22,520.45 and the Sensex rose 1.23% to 72,472.33.
For the week, the Nifty 50 rose 0.44%, the Sensex 0.78%, and Bank Nifty 1.45%, ending an eight-week losing streak for the two frontline indices.
Analysts say the rebound needs follow-through buying and improving market breadth; all three indices remain below key moving averages.
Investors are watching Indian inflation data, Q2 FY27 earnings, foreign fund flows, rupee movements, crude oil prices and global economic data.
Analysts highlighted Nifty support around 22,200–22,400 and resistance near 22,750–22,800; Sensex resistance near 73,000–73,200; and differing Bank Nifty support and resistance levels.
- Who
- Indian equity investors and analysts from SBI Securities and Religare Broking.
- What
- The Nifty 50 and Sensex ended an eight-week losing streak, while analysts outlined key levels and upcoming market drivers.
- When
- The markets closed higher on Friday, 9 October; the article discusses the coming week.
- Where
- Indian equity markets.
- Why
- The indices rebounded, led by IT stocks, but the sustainability of the recovery remains uncertain amid volatility, inflation concerns, tighter monetary conditions and elevated crude oil prices.
Recovery may gain traction
Rebound may prove temporary
Whether the market has turned
Recovery may gain traction
Technical indicators show early signs of stabilisation. SBI Securities noted bullish daily RSI and Stochastic crossovers for the Nifty and a bullish MACD crossover for Bank Nifty.
Rebound may prove temporary
Religare Broking said one rebound is not enough to establish a lasting reversal; consistent buying and improving market breadth are needed, and the broader correction may not be over.
Conditions for further gains
Recovery may gain traction
A sustained move above key resistance could open further recovery targets, including 23,100–23,300 for the Nifty and 74,000–74,600 for the Sensex.
Rebound may prove temporary
The indices remain below key moving averages, and breaks below cited support zones could renew selling pressure. Elevated yields, crude oil risks and foreign selling could also weigh on sentiment.
Bank Nifty thresholds
Recovery may gain traction
SBI Securities identified 54,300–54,400 as support and said a decisive move above 56,000 could extend the pullback.
Rebound may prove temporary
Religare Broking said recovery needs a decisive move above 55,800, with resistance near 56,600, and cited 53,800 as first support and 52,700 as the next level.
- Nifty 50 Friday close
- 22,520.45, up 1.3% on the day
- Sensex Friday close
- 72,472.33, up 1.23% on the day
- Weekly index performance
- Nifty 50 +0.44%; Sensex +0.78%; Bank Nifty +1.45%
- Nifty support and resistance
- Support around 22,200–22,400; immediate resistance around 22,750–22,800
- Sensex levels
- Resistance at 73,000–73,200; support at 71,000–71,200
- Bank Nifty levels
- SBI Securities cited support at 54,300–54,400 and resistance at 55,900–56,000; Religare Broking cited first support at 53,800 and a recovery threshold above 55,800
- Events to watch
- India September CPI and WPI, Q2 FY27 earnings, US inflation and retail sales data, foreign investor flows, rupee movements and crude oil prices