Equity indices, Sensex and Nifty50, snapped a two-day winning streak on
Thursday after the rupee fell to a record low, dampening market sentiment. The Sensex lost 240.84 points or 0.92% at the day's
low of 25,810.97 in afternoon trade, its lowest level since 22 November 2016.
The barometer index shed 2.67 points or 0.01% at the day's high of 26,049 in
opening trade. The Nifty lost 80 points or 1% at the day's low of 7,952. in
late trade, its lowest level since 22 November 2016.
Technically, The Nifty50 remained in the grip of the bears for most part of the
trading session on Thursday as the November series futures and options
contracts expired. The bulls tried to make a
comeback, but selling pressure pushed the index below the 8,000 mark, which
resulted in a bearish candle on the daily candlestick charts. Formation of two Hammer patterns on the daily charts
suggested a reversal. But, as suggested, a Hammer pattern requires a
confirmation by a way of long white day or long bullish candle in the very next
session. If we ignore price action
of the last 30 minutes, then the benefit of the doubt goes to the bulls. On the
first day of the new series, if the Nifty50 closes above 8,000, then