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Daily Market Analysis : February 20,2026

20-02-2026

1️⃣ FII Activity & Positioning



FIIs have sold ₹880 crore worth of equities in the cash segment, reflecting selling pressure.



In the F&O segment, they have:



Increased net index short positions



Significantly increased net index put positions



Created fresh shorts in net index calls



Overall derivatives positioning suggests a bearish bias.



2️⃣ Global Market Cues



Global sentiment remains neutral to slightly negative.



No major panic globally



No sharp risk-off sentiment like seen in our market yesterday



However, weak global undertones may limit upside momentum.



3️⃣ Technical & Data View



On charts, the market structure appears weak.



Recent sharp downside move was likely amplified by Sensex expiry volatility



Broader sentiment remains fragile



From a data perspective:



PCR at 0.70 – approaching oversold territory



FII Index Long/Short Ratio at 30 (higher than yesterday)



This suggests that while the trend is weak, there is potential for a short-term relief bounce from lower levels.



4️⃣ Key Levels to Watch



Nifty



Support: 25,250



Resistance: 25,650



Bank Nifty



Support: 60,400



Resistance: 61,100 – 61,400



5️⃣ Our Stance



Maintain a cautious approach.



Avoid aggressive long positions



Do not chase breakdowns



Wait for market stabilization and confirmation



For now, adopt a wait-and-watch strategy until volatility settles.