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CNBC TV18•13-10-2026, 08:47
Sensex Today: Nifty Eyes Rebound Near 22,400 Amid Global Cues and Weekly Expiry
  • •Nifty enters the weekly options expiry session cautiously around 22,400 after previous recovery attempts faced selling pressure.
  • •The critical downside support level is at 22,300, with analysts warning a breach could push the index down to 22,100 or lower.
  • •Global variables show crude oil crossing $107 a barrel and the US Dollar strengthening past the 102.5 mark overnight.
  • •Key corporate earnings released today include results from HCLTech, ICICI Prudential AMC, and RBL Bank.
  • •Nifty Bank continues to show relative strength, maintaining its trading range between 54,500 and 55,500.

Key Questions Answered

The Nifty bulls successfully defended the crucial downside support level of 22,300, which analysts note is vital since a breakdown could push the index down to 22,100 or lower. On the upside, any movement toward 22,500 could encounter selling pressure, with Monday's high positioned at 22,651.

Market participants are closely watching corporate earnings reports today from several prominent companies, including HCLTech, ICICI Prudential AMC, RBL Bank, Tata Elxsi, ICICI Prudential Life, and Transformers & Rectifiers.

Global variables continue to exert pressure as crude oil prices crossed $107 a barrel overnight and the US Dollar strengthened past the 102.5 mark. Additionally, domestic bond yields standing at 7.4% are expected to impact public sector undertaking (PSU) banks.