Nifty 50 and Bank Futures Edge Higher in Pre-Open Trade

Indian markets opened Thursday’s pre-session with cautious optimism as both Nifty 50 and Nifty Bank futures registered small gains. The Nifty 50 index (.NSEI) climbed 0.21%, while Nifty 50 futures (NIFc1) rose 0.08% and Nifty Bank futures (NBNc1) advanced 0.15%.

Analysts noted that the upward movement reflects supportive global trends, including stronger cues from U.S. and Asian markets, alongside resilient domestic investor sentiment. The Gift Nifty, trading at 25,853, indicated a premium of nearly 25 points over the previous close, reinforcing expectations of a positive opening.

Market experts suggest that Nifty 50 may trade within the 25,600–25,900 range, with a close above 25,740 
potentially triggering further upside toward 26,300. On the downside, maintaining support at 25,600 remains critical for sustaining momentum. Banking and infrastructure stocks are expected to attract selective buying interest.

Key Highlights

• Nifty 50 Index (.NSEI): Up 0.21% in pre-open trade
• Nifty 50 Futures (NIFc1): Up 0.08%
• Nifty Bank Futures (NBNc1): Up 0.15%
• Gift Nifty: Trading at 25,853, showing positive premium
• Range Outlook: 25,600–25,900 with buy-on-dips strategy
• Sector Focus: Banking, pharma, and infrastructure stocks

Sources: NSE India Market Watch, Bloomberg News, Zee Business