The Nifty future closed flat at 22134 levels on Monday. India VIX was up by 1.50% from 13.69 to 13.90 levels.
Volatility has been hovering within a band and creating swings in the market.
Positive market setup was seen in stocks like Tata Steel, Jindal Steel, M&M, Tata Power, Tata Motors, ABB, Godrej Consumer Products, PI Industries, Bajaj Auto, OFSS, Pidilite Industries, SRF, Indigo, etc. among others.
On the options front, the weekly maximum Call OI is placed at 22,200 and then towards 22,500 strikes while the maximum Put OI is placed at 22,000 and then towards 21,800 strikes.
Minor Call writing is seen at 22,200 and then towards 22,250 strikes while Put writing is seen at 21,850 and then towards 21,900 strikes.
“Options data suggests a shift in trading range in between 21,500 to 22,500 zones while an immediate trading range in between 21,800 to 22,200 zones,” Chandan Taparia, Analyst-Derivatives at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited, said.
“Nifty formed a small-bodied Bullish candle on the daily scale on Monday with longer shadows on either side indicating swings,” he said.
“Now the index has to hold above 22,000 zones, for a bounce towards 22,222 then 22,350 zones whereas supports are placed at 21,850 and 21,750 zones,” recommended Taparia.
L&T: Buy| Target Rs 3720| Stop