From the options space, significant Call writing can be seen at ATM strikes with total open interest of more than 1 cr shares at both 17900 and 18000 Call strikes. For the first time during the series, we are witnessing higher Call writing than the Put bases. Hence one can expect some consolidation below 18000 during settlement and fresh up leg might be seen only if Nifty moves above these levels.
Tech View: Nifty forms doji candle; buy-on-dips suggested with 22,780 as key support. How to trade on Thursday
Tech view: Nifty has formed a double bottom pattern and a doji candle near key support levels. The 21-day simple moving average (DSMA) at 23,285