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Nifty faces key 23,200 hurdle, analysts remain cautious

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In short

The index reclaimed its 20-day exponential moving average and pushed past the 22,800 to 22,865 range, but it still trades beneath a declining 50-day exponential moving average near 23,170. Analysts emphasize that a sustainable market recovery depends on generating sufficient strength to clear overhead barriers, with immediate downside supports identified at 22,600 and 22,400. Brokerages such as HDFC Securities and Tradebulls Securities are projecting upside targets reaching 23,400 and 23,540 if key levels hold.

Key points

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NAGARAJ SHETTI, AVP – TECHNICAL RESEARCH, HDFC SECURITIES

The Nifty has broken above the crucial resistance of 22,800 and formed a higher bottom near 22,400 after a series of lower tops and bottoms, signalling a potential trend reversal. The index is now testing resistance at 23,200.Nifty Strategy: Create long positions at current levels and on dips towards support. A decisive move above 23,200 could trigger further short covering and limit downside risks.

For the November expiry, buy Nifty futures around 23,000–23,100 for a target of 23,400, with a stop loss at 22,800. Alternatively, buy the Nifty 23,200 call for the November 23 expiry in the Rs 250–280 range, with a target of Rs 450 and a stop loss at Rs 160.

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