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Post Market Analysis: Nifty Closing, Post Stock Market Review 2-2-2026

Post Market Analysis: Nifty Closing, Post Stock Market Review 2-2-2026

Post Market Pulse: The Day in Review 📊

The Indian equity market witnessed a highly volatile session today, characterized by a dramatic V-shaped recovery. After succumbing to selling pressure in the morning session, the Nifty 50 found support at lower levels and staged a fierce comeback in the second half. Led by heavyweights like Reliance Industries and Power Grid, the index erased almost all intraday losses to close virtually flat, showcasing immense resilience in the face of volatility.

Index Performance Snapshot

Nifty 50

25,088.40 | +262.95 (+1.06%)

Intraday Analysis: The market opened with a negative bias and drifted lower during the morning session, testing the patience of bulls. However, the tide turned around 11:30 AM as value buying emerged. The index climbed steadily throughout the afternoon, reclaiming key levels to close near the day's high, effectively neutralizing the morning's damage.

Top Gainers (Nifty 50)

Power, Auto, and Infrastructure stocks led the recovery charge.

Rank

Stock Name

Sector

Daily Gain (%)

1

Power Grid Corpn

Utilities

+7.61%

2

Tata Motors PVeh

Auto

+5.34%

3

Adani Ports

Infra

+4.33%

4

Tata Consumer

FMCG

+3.36%

5

Reliance Industr

Oil & Gas

+3.28%

Top Losers (Nifty 50)

Financials and IT stocks exerted pressure on the index.

Rank

Stock Name

Sector

Daily Loss (%)

1

Shriram Finance

Finance

-3.56%

2

Axis Bank

Banking

-2.16%

3

Max Healthcare

Healthcare

-2.06%

4

Infosys

IT

-1.85%

5

Cipla

Pharma

-1.30%

F&O Corner

OI Analysis

Near Resistance: 25,500 The 25,500 strike holds the highest Call Open Interest (Green bar), acting as the immediate "Iron Ceiling" for the market.

Near Support: 24,800 Significant Put Open Interest is visible at 24,800, providing a base. The 25,050 level is currently the battleground, aligning with the Max Pain.

PCR Analysis

Put Call Ratio (PCR): 0.96

The PCR stands at 0.96, indicating a balanced market sentiment. It reflects that neither bulls nor bears have a decisive upper hand at closing, suggesting consolidation or a potential breakout if the ratio improves.

Max Pain

The Max Pain Strike is positioned at 25,050.00. This implies that the market expiration is gravitating towards this level to inflict maximum pain on option buyers.

India VIX

Current Level: 13.86 | â–Ľ -1.23 (-8.15%)

Interpretation: The Fear Gauge has significantly cooled off post-budget, settling lower at 13.86. This sharp contraction of over 8% signals that the event-related risk and uncertainty have dissipated. With the major event now behind us, market anxiety has eased, providing a more stable environment for price discovery.

Major Market Drivers (Inferred)

Reliance & Power Grid to the Rescue: The sharp 7.6% rally in Power Grid and the steady 3.2% rise in Reliance Industries were the primary architects of today's recovery, offsetting the weakness in the banking sector.

Sectoral Divergence: While the Auto and Infrastructure sectors saw robust buying interest (Tata Motors +5.34%, Adani Ports +4.33%), the Financial Services sector (Shriram Finance, Axis Bank) faced sustained selling pressure, keeping the index gains in check.

Daily Market Review – What Indian Stock Market Today Signals

This daily market review highlights a textbook V-shaped recovery in the Indian stock market today, driven by:

  • Strong heavyweight participation
  • Value buying after morning weakness
  • Cooling volatility post-budget

The post market review suggests that bulls remain active at lower levels despite sectoral divergence.

Indian Stock Market Today – Structure Summary

Indicator

Observation

Bias

Closing Price

Near Day High

Bullish

Intraday Trend

V-Shaped Recovery

Strong Bullish

OI Structure

Resistance Overhead

Neutral

PCR

0.96

Balanced

Max Pain

25,050

Neutral

VIX

Sharp Fall

Stability Improving

Final Post Market Review Outlook

This daily market review confirms that the Indian stock market today displayed remarkable resilience. Despite morning weakness, strong buying interest and cooling volatility suggest a stable undertone heading into upcoming sessions.

FAQs

1.What happened in the Indian stock market today?

The Indian stock market today witnessed a strong V-shaped recovery, with Nifty 50 gaining 1.06% after heavy buying in the second half.

2.What is a daily market review?

A daily market review analyzes stock market performance after market close, including price action, sector moves, derivatives data, and volatility trends.

3.Why did the market recover today?

The recovery was led by strong buying in Reliance Industries and Power Grid, along with value buying after early weakness.

4.What does PCR of 0.96 indicate?

A PCR of 0.96 indicates balanced sentiment between bulls and bears, suggesting consolidation or potential breakout depending on follow-up momentum.

5.Is the Indian stock market today bullish?

Short-term bias appears constructive as the index closed near its intraday high with falling volatility.

Disclaimer: This report is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Please consult your financial advisor before making any investment decisions. 

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