Trade Setup For Aug. 20: Nifty Finds Key Support At 24,000–24,200

The NSE Nifty 50's immediate support is placed at 24,500-24,600 levels after the stock market ended in the green on Tuesday, according to analysts.

"Key support is placed around 24,000–24,200 range marked by the confluence of the 200-days EMA and an ascending trendline drawn from the February and March 2025 swing highs, making it a key demand zone for the near term," Bajaj Broking Research said in a note.

As long as the market trades above 24,875, the uptrend wave is likely to continue on the higher side, potentially moving up to 25,150-25,250, according to Shrikant Chouhan, head of equity research at Kotak Securities. "On the flip side, below 24,875, the uptrend would become vulnerable."

He advised investors to exit their long positions under the aforementioned conditions.

The index formed a bullish candlestick pattern, which remained enclosed inside previous session price range, signalling consolidation with positive bias while holding above the 20- & 50-day extended moving average, according to Bajaj Broking Research.