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How to Learn the Nifty Chart?
Last Updated: 1st December 2025 - 04:07 pm
Understanding the Nifty 50 chart is one of the most valuable skills for anyone entering the market. The good news is you don’t need to be an expert analyst to follow it — you just need the right process.
Start with the basics: identify timeframes.
Daily charts show the broader trend, 15-minute charts reveal short-term movement, and 5-minute charts are for intraday strategy. Beginners often make the mistake of only watching 1-minute charts, which creates noise instead of clarity.
Next, learn support and resistance zones. These levels indicate where the index has historically found buying or selling pressure. Marking them on a chart gives you a roadmap for potential bounce or breakdown levels.
Add a few simple indicators - not many. Moving averages (20, 50, 200) help identify trend direction. RSI can help spot momentum shifts. Volume shows how strong a move is.
Spend time observing how Nifty reacts to:
- Global markets
- Economic news
- Corporate earnings
- Major events
Patterns matter too. Flags, wedges, double bottoms, and consolidation zones appear frequently on Nifty charts - and learning them gives you a practical edge.
Most importantly, revisit the chart every day. Pattern recognition comes from repetition. With consistent practice, you learn how the index behaves in different market conditions, giving you deeper insight into both long and short-term movements.
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