"Nifty formed a bearish candle with a substantial body in the daily chart. The Donchian Channels, which identify bullish and bearish extremes, indicate that Nifty is holding its middle band. Key support levels are identified at 21,400, while resistance is placed at 21,700 levels," said Om Mehra, Technical Analyst, SAMCO Securities.
Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking, said, "The underperformance of the banking majors is largely weighing on the sentiment amid consolidation, and a decisive close above 21,800 in Nifty would prompt the next leg of the up move. Meanwhile, we feel it is prudent to prefer defensive viz. FMCG, pharma and stay selective in others."