MUMBAI, 23 AUGUST: Asian equity indices opened with positive note while consolidation has seen at higher levels with taking positive cues from preceding closing from western peers. U.S. stock index futures are consolidating after sizable rally of previous trading session on Wall Street on dovish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, which heralded interest rate cuts in the near-term.

Dow Future (US):45479, -53.0 points/ -0.12%
Nasdaq Future (US):23466, -21.0 points/ -0.13%
US Small cap 2000 Future (US): 2361, -0.4 points/ -0.02%
DAX Future (Germany):24333, -84.0 points/ -0.34%
Hang Seng Future (Hong Kong): 25693, +341.0 points/ +1.34%
Taiex Future (Taiwan):24141, +391.0 points/ +1.65%
KOSPI (South Korea):3196, +27.0 points/ +0.85%
Nikkei Index (Japan):42921, +288.0 points/ +0.67%
Gift Nifty: (India)24954, +67.0 points/ +0.27% (Adjusted)

U.S. Market Previous Closing

Dow (US): 45632, +846.0 points/ +1.89%
Nasdaq (US):21497, +396.0 points/ +1.88%

Indian Equities Pre Open Update: Flat to positive opening expected to be seen for Indian equities while sector specific move likely to be seen during the session.

Sectors to Watch:      Defence, Technology, Auto and Selective Metal stocks expected to remain on focus during the day.

Technical Levels: Nifty Near Future

Support: 24812.0/24750.0
Resistance:24994.0/25033.0

Technical Levels: Bank Nifty Near Future

Support:55079.0/54910.0
Resistance: 55503.0/55634.0