Nifty Bank's advance/decline ratio stands at 3/9 with top gainers including Kotak Mahindra Bank and HDFC Bank, while Canara Bank and Punjab National Bank are the top losers.
Private banks are limiting downside in Nifty Bank index compared to public sector banks. Nifty Private Bank is flat, while Nifty PSU Bank is down 0.9%.
June expiry Nifty Bank futures started lower at 55,550, now trading at 55,675, up 0.1%. Trading in a range of 55,450-55,800, waiting to establish a trend.
A breakout of 55,800 could provide positive momentum, potentially pushing the contract to 56,250 and then to 57,000.
On the downside, breaching 55,450 support could extend the downswing to 55,000, with subsequent support at 54,500.
Intraday trend of Nifty Bank futures (June) will be influenced by breaching 55,450 or 55,800 first. Approach cautiously and wait for a breakout.