Experts expect the index to consolidate around this level, possibly until the monthly F&O expiry scheduled on May 30, before getting ready for the next leg of the upmove. The 22,800 level is expected to act as support.
An analysis of Nifty put options reveals a concentration of Open Interest (OI) at the 22,700 level, implying potential support at this level. On the call side, significant OI concentrations are observed at the 23,200 and 23,500 levels.
Nifty on Monday ended 25 points lower to form a minor bearish candle on the daily chart. The up move was not supported by the momentum as on the hourly time frame there is a negative crossover, analysts said.
Indian blue-chip equity indices ended flat on Friday, with NSE Nifty 50 and S&P BSE Sensex gaining 2.2% and 2.02% for the week, led by financials and metal stocks.
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