NASDAQ:DAYF 4 February 2026

March 17, 2026, 10:07 PM EDT. The Indian stock market's Sensex and Nifty 50 are set to open steady on March 18, buoyed by positive global cues and a mild premium in Gift Nifty futures. After a strong rally on March 17, with Sensex rising 0.75% to 76,070.84 and Nifty climbing 0.74% to 23,581.15, analysts forecast continued pullback momentum. Kotak Securities highlights crucial support zones around 75,300-75,500 for Sensex, with possible upside to 77,000 if levels hold. Derivatives data shows heavy Nifty call writing at 23,600-23,800 strikes, signaling caution near resistance. Technical experts at HDFC Securities emphasize the importance of surpassing 23,600-23,700 for sustained gains, warning of potential retracements below 23,350. Geopolitical tensions add to the caution advised for traders before initiating fresh directional bets.