Nifty Financial Services Ex Bank Prediction for Monday, 26 October 2026 (Including F&O)
- October 23, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: Uncategorized
Bajaj Finance closed at 928.95, down 1.40%. Nifty 50 fell 0.39%. India VIX rose 6.98% to 16.86. Next session is Monday, 26 October.
Quick Answer
The nifty financial services ex bank prediction for monday is mildly cautious for Monday, 26 October 2026. Bajaj Finance, the lead stock for the space, fell 1.40 percent to Rs 928.95 on Friday, giving back much of Thursday’s 1.74 percent rebound. The stock opened at 940.00 and traded between 915.40 and 949.70.
This nifty financial services ex bank prediction for monday follows a Friday, 23 October 2026 session in which Bajaj Finance, the lead stock for the non-bank financial space, fell 1.40 percent to Rs 928.95, giving back much of Thursday’s 1.74 percent rebound.
Ankit Jaiswal, Senior Research Analyst at Univest, and Kunal Singla, Associate Director at Univest, are tracking sector-specific triggers and F&O positioning through the weekend, with the next trading session on Monday, 26 October 2026.
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What Friday Told Us
- Bajaj Finance closed at 928.95, down 1.40 percent on 23 October 2026.
- The broader Nifty 50 fell 0.39 percent.
- India VIX rose 6.98 percent to 16.86.
Nifty Financial Services Ex Bank Prediction for Monday: Key Levels
Bajaj Finance traded between 915.40 and 949.70 on Friday, against a previous close of 942.10, and settled at 928.95. On the downside, 915.40 is the first reference level to watch if the day’s move is tested. On the upside, 942.10 and 949.70 mark the nearest resistance. Univest’s analysts treat these as reference points drawn from Friday’s trading range, not as targets.
| Trend | Support | Resistance |
|---|---|---|
| Negative | 915.40 | 942.10, 949.70 |
The sector index level was not available in this data pull, so the table tracks Bajaj Finance as the lead constituent for the Financial Services Ex Bank space.
Key Drivers for Monday
- Bajaj Finance fell 1.40 percent, with a high of 949.70 and a low of 915.40.
- The stock recovered about 14 rupees from its low but still closed below the previous close of 942.10.
- Credit growth, funding costs and asset-quality updates are the usual triggers.
Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla suggest revisiting this nifty financial services ex bank prediction for monday after the first thirty minutes of Monday’s trade.
Anyone following this nifty financial services ex bank prediction for monday should keep the next session’s opening range in view before reading too much into early moves.
Nothing in this nifty financial services ex bank prediction for monday is a promise of returns, and every level quoted can fail.
Stocks and Triggers to Watch in the Nifty Financial Services Ex Bank Space
Bajaj Finance is the largest listed non-bank lender and a useful gauge for the group. The stock is now about 5.4 percent below last Friday’s close of 982.10.
In the F&O segment, Univest’s analysts suggest watching open-interest changes near the support and resistance levels above before drawing conclusions. India VIX rose 6.98 percent to 16.86 on Friday, so option swings may stay on the wider side on Monday.
Univest’s analysts suggest treating this nifty financial services ex bank prediction for monday as a preparation note for Monday, 26 October 2026, rather than a signal that changes over the weekend.
These are educational views, not buy calls, and each should be checked against your own risk plan before acting.
How Friday’s Broader Session Unfolded
The Nifty 50 closed at 22,600.00, down 0.39 percent, with a high of 22,787.25 and a low of 22,372.00. The Sensex closed at 73,123.83, down 0.17 percent, and the Bank Nifty closed at 54,287.35, down 1.16 percent. India VIX, the market’s fear gauge, rose 6.98 percent to 16.86, which points to higher expected swings in the near term. The Nifty 50 has fallen about 2.4 percent over the holiday-shortened week from last Friday’s close of 23,146.15. The Nifty Midcap 50 fell 2.10 percent and the Nifty Next 50 fell 2.26 percent, so selling was heavier outside the Nifty 50. Nifty Metal fell 2.71 percent and Nifty PSU Bank fell 2.26 percent, while Nifty IT fell 0.27 percent. The trigger for the broad fall was not independently confirmed.
This nifty financial services ex bank prediction for monday will be most useful when read alongside the support and resistance table above.
Analyst View for Monday
Kunal Singla suggests that Bajaj Finance needs to reclaim 942.10, the previous close, to improve the tone, with 915.40 the support to watch.
Ankit Jaiswal flags that funding costs and credit quality matter more here than broad market direction.
A fair reading of this nifty financial services ex bank prediction for monday is that Friday’s data sets the context, while Monday’s first hour decides how much of it carries forward.
Why This Is Written for Monday
This nifty financial services ex bank prediction for monday is written after the close on Friday, 23 October 2026, using Friday’s closing data, for the next regular trading session on Monday, 26 October 2026. Indian equity markets are closed on Saturday, 24 October, and Sunday, 25 October, so Friday’s closing prices remain the last cash-market data until trading resumes on Monday. Treat it as a briefing to prepare for that session, not a live call that updates over the weekend.
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Readers comparing views should note that this nifty financial services ex bank prediction for monday draws only on Friday’s closing numbers and the factors listed here.
Risks to This Prediction
- A rise in bond yields could raise funding costs for non-bank lenders.
- A weakening credit-quality signal could hurt the group quickly.
- After a failed rebound, the stock could retest 915.40.
As with any nifty financial services ex bank prediction for monday, the opening minutes of Monday’s trade will confirm or challenge the levels discussed here.
The nifty financial services ex bank prediction for monday also depends on India VIX, so a fresh rise in volatility would weaken the case made here.
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Conclusion
The nifty financial services ex bank prediction for monday leans mildly cautious into 26 October 2026, with broader Nifty 50 direction and India VIX as the key variables to track. Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla will revisit this view once Monday’s opening trade confirms direction.
For traders, this nifty financial services ex bank prediction for monday is a framework for planning risk, with position size and stop levels left to the individual.
Disclaimer: Investments in securities are subject to market risk. Read all related documents carefully before investing. The information provided here is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Univest is a SEBI-registered investment adviser (Registration No. INH000013776). Past performance is not indicative of future returns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the nifty financial services ex bank prediction for monday?
Ans. It is mildly cautious for 26 October 2026, after Bajaj Finance, the lead constituent, closed at 928.95 on Friday, down 1.40 percent.
Why is this a prediction for Monday, 26 October 2026?
Ans. Because Indian equity markets are closed on Saturday and Sunday, so the next regular trading session after Friday, 23 October 2026, is Monday, 26 October 2026.
Why did Bajaj Finance fall on Friday?
Ans. Bajaj Finance fell 1.40 percent while the Nifty 50 fell 0.39 percent. The specific trigger was not independently confirmed.
What are the key levels for the non-bank finance space on Monday?
Ans. Bajaj Finance’s low of 915.40 is the nearest support below the price, while Friday’s high of 949.70 and the previous close of 942.10 are the nearest resistance.
Is this a buy or sell call?
Ans. No. This is an educational outlook from Univest’s research team, not a buy or sell call. Traders should check any view against their own risk plan before acting.
