Nifty Financial Services Ex Bank Prediction for Monday, 2 November 2026 (Including F&O)
- October 30, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: Uncategorized
Bajaj Finance closed at 939.10, up 0.02%. Nifty 50 rose 0.51%. India VIX rose 1.19% to 15.30. Next session is Monday, 2 November.
Quick Answer
The nifty financial services ex bank prediction for monday is steady for Monday, 2 November 2026. Bajaj Finance, the lead stock for the space, was little changed at Rs 939.10 on Friday, up 0.02 percent, against a Nifty 50 gain of 0.51 percent. The stock traded between 931.20 and 952.45 on volume of about 9.3 million shares.
This nifty financial services ex bank prediction for monday follows a Friday, 30 October 2026 session in which Bajaj Finance, the lead stock for the non-bank financial space, was little changed at Rs 939.10, up 0.02 percent, after giving back about 13 rupees from its high.
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, 2 November 2026.
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What Friday Told Us
- Bajaj Finance closed at 939.10, up 0.02 percent on 30 October 2026.
- The broader Nifty 50 rose 0.51 percent.
- India VIX rose 1.19 percent to 15.30.
Nifty Financial Services Ex Bank Prediction for Monday: Key Levels
Bajaj Finance traded between 931.20 and 952.45 on Friday, against a previous close of 938.90, and settled at 939.10. On the downside, 938.90 and 931.20 are the first reference levels to watch if the day’s move is tested. On the upside, 952.45 marks the nearest resistance. Univest’s analysts treat these as reference points drawn from Friday’s trading range, not as targets.
| Trend | Support | Resistance |
|---|---|---|
| Neutral | 938.90, 931.20 | 952.45 |
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 closed at 939.10, up 0.02 percent, with a high of 952.45 and a low of 931.20.
- The stock gave back about 13 rupees from its high, so early gains were not held.
- 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. After a 2.36 percent rise on Thursday, a flat close shows the stock paused rather than reversed.
In short, the nifty financial services ex bank prediction for monday rests on Friday’s verified close and the weekend risks listed below.
In the F&O segment, the nearest Nifty options expiry is 3 November 2026, the day after Monday. Among the strikes Univest checked, call open interest was highest at the 23,500 strike and put open interest was highest at the 22,700 strike, with a put-call ratio of approximately 1.60. India VIX rose 1.19 percent to 15.30 on Friday, and Univest’s analysts treat these strikes as reference points, not predictions.
Univest’s analysts suggest treating this nifty financial services ex bank prediction for monday as a preparation note for Monday, 2 November 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 23,053.10, up 0.51 percent, with a high of 23,118.10 and a low of 22,905.10. The Sensex closed at 74,459.53, up 0.42 percent, while the Bank Nifty closed at 54,686.95, down 0.41 percent. India VIX, the market’s fear gauge, rose 1.19 percent to 15.30, after ranging between 14.47 and 15.70 during the session. The Nifty 50 gained about 2.0 percent over the week from last Friday’s close of 22,600.00 and is about 0.4 percent below its close of 23,146.15 on 16 October. The Nifty Midcap 50 fell 0.86 percent and the Nifty Next 50 fell 0.61 percent, so the broader market lagged the headline index. Nifty IT rose 2.32 percent and Nifty Pharma rose 1.55 percent, while Nifty PSU Bank fell 0.93 percent and Nifty Auto fell 0.87 percent. The trigger for the split between large and broader stocks 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 can hold above 931.20, Friday’s low, with 952.45 the resistance to clear.
Ankit Jaiswal flags that a pause after a sharp gain is normal, so holding above 931 matters more than a fresh jump.
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, 30 October 2026, using Friday’s closing data, for the next regular trading session on Monday, 2 November 2026. Indian equity markets are closed on Saturday, 31 October, and Sunday, 1 November, 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.
- The stock lagged the Nifty 50, so relative strength is not yet clear.
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 steady into 2 November 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 steady for 2 November 2026, after Bajaj Finance, the lead constituent, closed at 939.10 on Friday, up 0.02 percent.
Why is this a prediction for Monday, 2 November 2026?
Ans. Because Indian equity markets are closed on Saturday and Sunday, so the next regular trading session after Friday, 30 October 2026, is Monday, 2 November 2026.
Why was Bajaj Finance flat on Friday?
Ans. Bajaj Finance rose 0.02 percent after a 2.36 percent gain on Thursday. The specific trigger was not independently confirmed.
What are the key levels for the non-bank financial space on Monday?
Ans. Bajaj Finance’s previous close of 938.90 and Friday’s low of 931.20 are support below the price, while Friday’s high of 952.45 is 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.
