Pre-market action: Here's the trade setup for today's session

By

Akash Podishetti

, ETMarkets.comLast Updated: Feb 25, 2026, 06:11:00 AM IST

Synopsis

Indian benchmark indices experienced a sharp decline, ending their two-session rally due to the monthly Nifty F&O expiry. Analysts observe Nifty consolidating within a specific range, with a breakout or breakdown expected to signal the next directional trend. Volatility is anticipated to persist amidst global uncertainties.

Indian benchmark indices snapped their two-session rally and ended sharply lower on monthly Nifty F&O expiry. Analysts say Nifty is seen consolidating in the range of 25,350-25,900 in the last 8 sessions. Only a breakout or a breakdown below this range will signal next direction trend. Volatility is likely to remain elevated amid uncertain global cues.

STATE OF THE MARKETS

• Tech View: The India VIX has remained elevated, which may keep investors on edge. However, as long as 25300 is not broken decisively, a meaningful bounce could happen. Therefore, long trades may be considered with a stop loss placed below 25300.
• India VIX: India VIX, which is a measure of the fear in the markets, fell 0.1% to settle at 14.15 levels.

Stocks in F&O ban today

NIL

Securities in the ban period under the F&O segment include companies in which the security has crossed 95% of the market-wide position limit.

FII/DII action

Foreign portfolio investors net sold shares worth Rs 102 crore on Tuesday. DIIs, meanwhile, were net buyers at Rs 3,161 crore.

Rupee
The rupee traded in a narrow range on Tuesday and settled 6 paise lower at 90.95 against the US dollar amid a firm greenback and higher crude oil prices.

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