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Sensex and Nifty 50 Await Decisive Breakout as Bullish Momentum Builds
21 Aug
Summary
- Sensex and Nifty 50 likely to see flat opening on August 21, 2025
- Nifty 50 trades above 25,000 level, Sensex clears 81,500 resistance
- Analysts see potential for further upside if key support levels hold
As of August 21, 2025, the Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to see a flat opening, tracking mixed global market cues. The trends on the Gift Nifty, a domestic index, also indicate a muted start for the Indian markets.
Despite the cautious start, the equity market has extended its rally for the fifth consecutive session, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing above the 25,000 level. The Sensex rose 213.45 points, or 0.26%, to close at 81,857.84, while the Nifty 50 settled 69.90 points, or 0.28%, higher at 25,050.55.
Analysts believe the Sensex has successfully cleared the 81,500 resistance zone, and the positive momentum could continue as long as the index trades above the 81,300 and 81,500 support levels. On the higher side, the Sensex could move up to 82,300-82,500. For the Nifty 50, the 25,000-25,100 range is seen as a crucial level, with a breakout on either side likely to dictate the next directional trend. The index is now placed at the hurdle of a down-sloping trend line at 25,080 levels, and a decisive breakout could pull the Nifty 50 towards the next overhead resistance of 25,300 in the short term.
However, some analysts also caution about the uncertainty in the market, as the momentum indicators are rising towards the overbought region, which could push the index down in case of a gap-up opening. Additionally, global cues, such as the upcoming meetings of world leaders, could also impact the further moves in the Indian markets.
