{"id":256741,"date":"2026-09-21T09:49:40","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T04:19:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=256741"},"modified":"2026-09-21T09:49:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T04:19:41","slug":"stock-market-today-trade-guide-2026-test-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-today-trade-guide-2026-test-draft\/","title":{"rendered":"Stock market today: Trade guide for Nifty 50, Sensex and Bank Nifty, 21 September 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"background: #F0F9FF; border-left: 4px solid #2E7D32; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #1f4e79; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0;\">Gift Nifty indicates a flat to muted start, trading at 23,378, down 18.1 points versus the Nifty 50&#8217;s previous close. Nifty 50 ended at 23,396.1, up 49.7 points or 0.21%. Its calculated reference levels are 23,338 and 23,280 on support, with 23,431 and 23,466 as resistance. For stock market today, traders should track whether Nifty 50 holds above its 23,373 pivot and the approaching Tuesday expiry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>For the stock market today, Gift Nifty points to a flat to muted start. It was at 23,378, up 17 points or 0.07%, but 18.1 points below the Nifty 50&#8217;s previous close. Global signals were mixed: Hang Seng and DAX were live in the green, while the latest available US and European closes showed a varied picture.<\/p>\n<p>The domestic benchmark recap was positive. Sensex closed at 74,735.62, gaining 440.66 points or 0.59%, while Nifty 50 settled at 23,396.1, up 49.7 points or 0.21%. Both benchmarks ended near the upper end of their respective previous-session ranges, leaving calculated reference levels central to the opening assessment.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-today-trade-guide-2026-test-draft\/#Sensex_outlook\" title=\"Sensex outlook\">Sensex outlook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-today-trade-guide-2026-test-draft\/#Bank_Nifty_outlook\" title=\"Bank Nifty outlook\">Bank Nifty outlook<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-today-trade-guide-2026-test-draft\/#F_O_expiry_watch\" title=\"F&amp;O expiry watch\">F&amp;O expiry watch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-today-trade-guide-2026-test-draft\/#Stocks_to_watch_today\" title=\"Stocks to watch today\">Stocks to watch today<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a 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questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-today-trade-guide-2026-test-draft\/#What_does_Gift_Nifty_indicate_for_todays_opening\" title=\"What does Gift Nifty indicate for today&#8217;s opening?\">What does Gift Nifty indicate for today&#8217;s opening?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-today-trade-guide-2026-test-draft\/#What_are_the_key_Nifty_50_levels_for_today\" title=\"What are the key Nifty 50 levels for today?\">What are the key Nifty 50 levels for today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-today-trade-guide-2026-test-draft\/#How_did_Nifty_50_and_Sensex_close_in_the_previous_session\" title=\"How did Nifty 50 and Sensex close in the previous session?\">How did Nifty 50 and Sensex close in the previous session?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-today-trade-guide-2026-test-draft\/#When_is_the_next_Nifty_50_expiry\" title=\"When is the next Nifty 50 expiry?\">When is the next Nifty 50 expiry?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-today-trade-guide-2026-test-draft\/#Which_sectors_led_and_lagged_the_previous_session\" title=\"Which sectors led and lagged the previous session?\">Which sectors led and lagged the previous session?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-today-trade-guide-2026-test-draft\/#Which_stocks_are_on_watch_today\" title=\"Which stocks are on watch today?\">Which stocks are on watch today?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-today-trade-guide-2026-test-draft\/#Disclaimer\" title=\"Disclaimer\">Disclaimer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Market_snapshot_how_the_previous_session_ended\"><\/span>Market snapshot: how the previous session ended<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Index<\/th>\n<th>Close<\/th>\n<th>Change<\/th>\n<th>% change<\/th>\n<th>Day range<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Nifty 50<\/td>\n<td>23,396.1<\/td>\n<td>+49.7<\/td>\n<td>+0.21%<\/td>\n<td>23,314.8 &#8211; 23,407.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sensex<\/td>\n<td>74,735.62<\/td>\n<td>+440.66<\/td>\n<td>+0.59%<\/td>\n<td>74,454.18 &#8211; 74,787.26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nifty Bank<\/td>\n<td>56,473.4<\/td>\n<td>+114.7<\/td>\n<td>+0.20%<\/td>\n<td>56,269.55 &#8211; 56,510.95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nifty Financial Services<\/td>\n<td>25,574.7<\/td>\n<td>+64.7<\/td>\n<td>+0.25%<\/td>\n<td>25,454.65 &#8211; 25,592.75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nifty Midcap Select<\/td>\n<td>14,513.1<\/td>\n<td>+12.35<\/td>\n<td>+0.09%<\/td>\n<td>14,464.45 &#8211; 14,528.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>BSE Bankex<\/td>\n<td>63,814.91<\/td>\n<td>+298.01<\/td>\n<td>+0.47%<\/td>\n<td>63,608.69 &#8211; 63,866.78<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Nifty 50 opened at 23,330.2, marked a low of 23,314.8 and a high of 23,407.8 before closing at 23,396.1. Its close was positioned at 87.4% of the session range. Sensex opened at 74,535.18, moved between 74,454.18 and 74,787.26, and finished at 74,735.62, at 84.5% of its range.<\/p>\n<p>Breadth favoured advances, with 35 Nifty 50 advancers and 15 decliners, producing an advance-decline ratio of 2.33. Estimated turnover was 2,399.6 crore. Insurance led with a 1.67% move, followed by Healthcare at 1.35%, Crude Oil at 0.93% and FMCG at 0.84%. IT was the lagging sector at -0.25%, followed by Finance at -0.13%; Iron &amp; Steel gained 0.09% and Bank gained 0.32%. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries rose 2.35%, HDFC Life Insurance gained 2.02%, while Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone fell -2.76% and Bharti Airtel declined -2.45%.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Gift_Nifty_signals_for_todays_open\"><\/span>What Gift Nifty signals for today&#8217;s open<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gift Nifty was marked live\/latest at 23,378 at 9:43 AM IST, with an age of 2 minutes. Its 17-point rise and 0.07% gain are set against a level 18.1 points, or -0.08%, versus the Nifty 50&#8217;s previous close of 23,396.1. For stock market today, this gap supports the stated flat to muted opening signal rather than a strong directional indication.<\/p>\n<p>The comparison is with the Nifty 50 spot close, not with the prior intraday range. Traders can therefore compare the opening behaviour with the Nifty 50 pivot at 23,373 and the previous session&#8217;s high of 23,407.8 after the cash market begins.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_market_cues\"><\/span>Global market cues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Market<\/th>\n<th>Level<\/th>\n<th>Change<\/th>\n<th>% change<\/th>\n<th>Status<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Gift Nifty<\/td>\n<td>23,378<\/td>\n<td>+17<\/td>\n<td>+0.07%<\/td>\n<td>Latest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dow Jones<\/td>\n<td>51,703.64<\/td>\n<td>-95.4<\/td>\n<td>-0.18%<\/td>\n<td>Last close<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nikkei<\/td>\n<td>65,018.95<\/td>\n<td>+882.75<\/td>\n<td>+1.38%<\/td>\n<td>Last close<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hang Seng<\/td>\n<td>24,858<\/td>\n<td>+107.21<\/td>\n<td>+0.43%<\/td>\n<td>Latest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>DAX<\/td>\n<td>25,411.5<\/td>\n<td>+110<\/td>\n<td>+0.43%<\/td>\n<td>Latest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>DJI Futures<\/td>\n<td>51,727<\/td>\n<td>+46.3<\/td>\n<td>+0.09%<\/td>\n<td>Last close<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>S&amp;P 500<\/td>\n<td>7,667.04<\/td>\n<td>+8.28<\/td>\n<td>+0.11%<\/td>\n<td>Last close<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>FTSE<\/td>\n<td>10,659.13<\/td>\n<td>-29.37<\/td>\n<td>-0.27%<\/td>\n<td>Last close<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CAC<\/td>\n<td>8,065.02<\/td>\n<td>-75.57<\/td>\n<td>-0.93%<\/td>\n<td>Last close<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>US:<\/strong> The Dow Jones last close was 51,703.64, down 95.4 points or -0.18%. The S&amp;P 500 last close was 7,667.04, up 8.28 points or 0.11%. DJI Futures were last marked at 51,727, up 46.3 points or 0.09%.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Asia:<\/strong> Hang Seng was live\/latest at 24,858, higher by 107.21 points or 0.43%. Nikkei&#8217;s last close was 65,018.95, up 882.75 points or 1.38%. The live Hang Seng reading gives the most current Asian cue in the available data.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Europe:<\/strong> DAX was live\/latest at 25,411.5, up 110 points or 0.43%. FTSE&#8217;s last close was 10,659.13, down 29.37 points or -0.27%, while CAC last closed at 8,065.02, down 75.57 points or -0.93%.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_50_trade_guide_key_levels_for_today\"><\/span>Nifty 50 trade guide: key levels for today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Index<\/th>\n<th>Support 2<\/th>\n<th>Support 1<\/th>\n<th>Pivot<\/th>\n<th>Resistance 1<\/th>\n<th>Resistance 2<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Nifty 50<\/td>\n<td>23,280<\/td>\n<td>23,338<\/td>\n<td>23,373<\/td>\n<td>23,431<\/td>\n<td>23,466<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sensex<\/td>\n<td>74,326<\/td>\n<td>74,531<\/td>\n<td>74,659<\/td>\n<td>74,864<\/td>\n<td>74,992<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nifty Bank<\/td>\n<td>56,177<\/td>\n<td>56,325<\/td>\n<td>56,418<\/td>\n<td>56,566<\/td>\n<td>56,659<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Nifty 50&#8217;s calculated pivot is 23,373. Support is near 23,338 and then 23,280, while resistance is near 23,431 and then 23,466. The index closed at 23,396.1, at 87.4% of its previous-session range, placing the close closer to the high of 23,407.8 than the low of 23,314.8. A move above 23,431 would place the index above its first calculated resistance reference, while a move below 23,338 would place it below its first calculated support reference.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sensex_outlook\"><\/span>Sensex outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sensex has a calculated pivot of 74,659, with support near 74,531 and 74,326 and resistance near 74,864 and 74,992. It closed at 74,735.62, positioned at 84.5% of its previous-session range. A move above 74,864 would take Sensex beyond its first calculated resistance reference, whereas a move below 74,531 would take it below its first calculated support reference.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bank_Nifty_outlook\"><\/span>Bank Nifty outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Bank closed at 56,473.4, up 114.7 points or 0.2%, and was at 84.4% of its range. Its calculated pivot is 56,418, with support near 56,325 and 56,177, and resistance near 56,566 and 56,659. A move above 56,566 would be above the first calculated resistance reference; a move below 56,325 would be below the first calculated support reference.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"F_O_expiry_watch\"><\/span>F&amp;O expiry watch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty 50 expiry is due on Tuesday, 22 September 2026. Sensex and BSE Bankex expiry are due on Thursday, 24 September 2026. Nifty Bank, Nifty Financial Services and Nifty Midcap Select are due on Tuesday, 29 September 2026. None of these indices has expiry today, but the Nifty 50 and BSE expiry dates are the nearer dates in the available schedule.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stocks_to_watch_today\"><\/span>Stocks to watch today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Stock<\/th>\n<th>Previous close (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>Move<\/th>\n<th>Why on radar<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sunpharm\/sun-pharmaceutical-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,880.4<\/td>\n<td>+2.35%<\/td>\n<td>Top Nifty 50 gainer in the previous session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hdfclife\/hdfc-life-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-today\">HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>562.1<\/td>\n<td>+2.02%<\/td>\n<td>Top Nifty 50 gainer in the previous session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/adaniports\/adani-ports-and-special-economic-zone-ltd-share-price-today\">Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,773.6<\/td>\n<td>-2.76%<\/td>\n<td>Top Nifty 50 loser in the previous session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bhartiartl\/bharti-airtel-ltd-share-price-today\">Bharti Airtel Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,847<\/td>\n<td>-2.45%<\/td>\n<td>Top Nifty 50 loser in the previous session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hdfcbank\/hdfc-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">HDFC Bank Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>736.7<\/td>\n<td>+0.78%<\/td>\n<td>Among the highest-turnover <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty50\">Nifty 50 stocks<\/a> in the previous session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/reliance\/reliance-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Reliance Industries Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,239.1<\/td>\n<td>+1.04%<\/td>\n<td>Among the highest-turnover Nifty 50 stocks in the previous session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.:<\/strong> The healthcare stock is on the radar as the top Nifty 50 gainer in the previous session. It closed at 1,880.4 after rising 2.35%, with a range from 1,832.2 to 1,883.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd.:<\/strong> This insurance name was a top Nifty 50 gainer in the previous session. It gained 2.02% to close at 562.1, after trading between 551.65 and 562.75.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd.:<\/strong> The logistics stock is on the list as the top Nifty 50 loser in the previous session. It declined -2.76% to 1,773.6 and recorded a range of 1,766.7 to 1,793.7.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bharti Airtel Ltd.:<\/strong> The telecom stock was another top Nifty 50 loser in the previous session. It closed at 1,847, down -2.45%, after moving between 1,840.5 and 1,854.8.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HDFC Bank Ltd.:<\/strong> HDFC Bank features among the highest-turnover Nifty 50 stocks in the previous session, with turnover of 407.65 crore. It rose 0.78% to 736.7, with a range from 729.05 to 738.3.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reliance Industries Ltd.:<\/strong> Reliance Industries was also among the highest-turnover Nifty 50 stocks, with turnover of 197.48 crore. It gained 1.04% to close at 1,239.1 after trading between 1,234.1 and 1,244.4.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_traders_should_track_today\"><\/span>What traders should track today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Gift Nifty at 23,378, which is 18.1 points below the Nifty 50 previous close.<\/li>\n<li>Nifty 50&#8217;s calculated pivot at 23,373, support at 23,338 and resistance at 23,431.<\/li>\n<li>Whether Nifty Bank holds its 56,418 pivot after closing at 56,473.4.<\/li>\n<li>Insurance, Healthcare, Crude Oil and FMCG leadership versus the IT and Finance sector moves.<\/li>\n<li>The Nifty 50 expiry due on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, and Sensex expiry due on Thursday, 24 September 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Univest_Insights\"><\/span>Univest Insights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Indian stock market today begins with a muted Gift Nifty indication following a positive domestic close. Nifty 50 breadth was favourable, and the index settled near the upper end of its range. Insurance and Healthcare were the leading groups, while IT and Finance were the lagging groups in the available sector data.<\/p>\n<p>The calculated pivot structure offers clear reference points for the session. Nifty 50 is above its 23,373 pivot at the prior close, but Gift Nifty is below the Nifty 50 spot close. This keeps attention on whether the opening market action remains around the pivot or tests the nearby 23,338 support and 23,431 resistance references.<\/p>\n<p>With Nifty 50 expiry due on Tuesday, the opening signal, the pivot zone and sector follow-through are the practical markers for today&#8217;s market. For traders and investors, the key signal to watch is whether Nifty 50 sustains above the 23,373 calculated pivot while approaching 23,431 resistance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666; margin: 20px 0 8px;\">Published on 21 September 2026 at 9:46 AM IST. Figures are from the previous session (Monday, 21 September 2026) and pre-market global data.<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-login-cta\" style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 24px; border-radius: 10px; background: #eef5ff; border: 1px solid #cddff7; text-align: center;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_more_with_Univest\"><\/span>Know more with Univest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Log in to Univest to explore market insights, track stocks, and get <strong>3 free trade ideas<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Share Market Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 11px 20px; border-radius: 6px; background: #1f4e79; color: #fff !important; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\">Know More &#8211; Log In<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_Gift_Nifty_indicate_for_todays_opening\"><\/span>What does Gift Nifty indicate for today&#8217;s opening?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Gift Nifty was at 23,378, up 17 points or 0.07%. It was 18.1 points, or -0.08%, versus the Nifty 50&#8217;s previous close of 23,396.1, indicating a flat to muted start.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_key_Nifty_50_levels_for_today\"><\/span>What are the key Nifty 50 levels for today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty 50&#8217;s calculated pivot is 23,373, with support near 23,338 and 23,280. Calculated resistance levels are 23,431 and 23,466.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_Nifty_50_and_Sensex_close_in_the_previous_session\"><\/span>How did Nifty 50 and Sensex close in the previous session?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty 50 closed at 23,396.1, gaining 49.7 points or 0.21%. Sensex finished at 74,735.62, up 440.66 points or 0.59%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_next_Nifty_50_expiry\"><\/span>When is the next Nifty 50 expiry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty 50 expiry is on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, and it is not expiry today. Sensex and BSE Bankex expiry are scheduled for Thursday, 24 September 2026.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_sectors_led_and_lagged_the_previous_session\"><\/span>Which sectors led and lagged the previous session?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Insurance led with a 1.67% gain, followed by Healthcare at 1.35% and Crude Oil at 0.93%. IT was the lagging sector at -0.25%, while Finance was at -0.13%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_are_on_watch_today\"><\/span>Which stocks are on watch today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sun Pharmaceutical Industries gained 2.35% to 1,880.4, while HDFC Life Insurance gained 2.02% to 562.1. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone declined -2.76% to 1,773.6, and HDFC Bank recorded turnover of 407.65 crore.<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-disclaimer\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disclaimer\"><\/span>Disclaimer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Investments in securities markets are subject to market risks. Read all related documents carefully before investing. This pre-market guide is for informational and educational purposes only. Support, resistance and pivot levels are mathematical reference points calculated from the previous session and are not forecasts. 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