The key Indian equity indices are likely to witness a cautious start due to weakness in equity markets across the world. A negative trend in the SGX Nifty index future, which was trading at 10,550, down by 38 points, also indicated negative opening.

In the coming session, we expect the Nifty to consolidate with a positive bias and sustain above the hurdle of 10,420-10,450, which may open up for further upside up to the level of 10,510, followed by 10,580. Stocks in news: TCS, Aarti Industries, Deepak Nitrite, Triveni Turbine, Goodyear India and ITD Cementation.

The market is all set to witness a jubilant start on Friday with positive global cues and falling oil prices likely to support the upbeat sentiment. A positive trend in the SGX Nifty index Future, which was trading at 10,482, higher by 67 points, also indicated positive opening.

Going ahead, the positive momentum is likely to continue, but the index is expected to face resistance in the zone of 10,410-10,440 as this is the confluence of the downward gap seen on October 19 and 61.8 per cent retracement on the recent downmove. On the downside, the level of 10,275 is likely to act as a strong support for the index. Stocks in news: Eicher Motors, Va Tech Wabag, Lemon Tree Hotels and Shriram EPC.

The stock markets in India are expected to kick-off the new month on an optimistic note as cues from Asian peers are strong and Wall Street's robust close overnight. A positive trend in the SGX Nifty index future, which was trading at 10,424, up by 38 points, also indicated positive opening. In a boost to the Modi government, India moved to the 77^th rank on World Bank’s annual ranking of ease of doing business.

The bulls need to hold above the level of 10,175 to avoid fresh weakness from creeping in as failure to hold on to the 10,175 support would induce a fresh round of selling and this may take the index towards the level of 10,100, followed by 10,020. The daily RSI is currently hovering around 39-40 mark, and for the bulls, it is important for the RSI to cross above the level of 40. Stocks in news: PNB, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Kridhan Infra, Blue Star, IL&FS Transportation, Coal India and GMR Infrastructure. 

Indian markets may open flat to slightly higher on Wednesday mirroring the strength in the global markets as also reacting to the sharp fall in Brent crude prices which continued to fall more than 2 per cent below the $76 a barrel.

It would be important for the Nifty to stay above 10,180-10,200 levels. Stocks in news: Bharti Airtel, Cadila Healthcare, BHEL, HSIL, Tata Power, Jet Airways and Rane Holdings.

Indian markets are expected to open Tuesday’s session on a cautious note in the wake of mixed cues from Asia peers and a sell-off in the US amid fears of the ongoing US and China trade war. The negative trend in SGX Nifty Index Future, which was trading at 10,243, down by 33 points, also indicated a modestly lower opening. On the earnings front among Nifty 50 companies, Tech Mahindra will release its results today.  

The index is now in close proximity to its crucial support zone of 10,000-9952. However, a decisive move below this support zone would open up for further correction up to the levels of 9680-9700 in the short term. Stocks in news: Cox & Kings, Dishman Carbogen Amcis, Dr Lal Path Labs, Bombay Dyeing and Manufacturing Company, Peninsula Land, India Cements and Axis Bank.