AHMEDABAD, 19 FEBRUARY: Asian markets opened in the green zone amid the supportive overnight cues from the western peers. U.S. stocks ended in the green though off their session highs, after the latest Federal Reserve minutes flagged the possibility of future rate hikes to fight inflation. Oil prices settled more than 4% higher as market priced in potential supply disruptions amid concerns of conflict between the U.S. and Iran, and after talks between Ukraine and Russia in Geneva ended without a breakthrough.

Dow Future (US):59635, -29.0 points/ -0.06%
Nasdaq Future (US):24871, -27.0 points/ -0.11%
US Small Cap 2000 Future (US): 2652.0, -6.8 points/ -0.26%
FTSE Future (UK):10685.0, +26.0 points/ +0.24%
DAX Future (Germany):25297.0, -42.0 points/ -0.17%
Nikkei Index (Japan):57560, +416.0 points/ +0.73%
KOSPI (South Korea): 5618, +111.0 points/ +2.02%
Gift Nifty: (India)25831, +3.2 points/ +0.01% (Adjusted)

U.S. Market Previous Closing

Dow (US):49662, +129.0 points/ +0.26%
Nasdaq (US):22753, +175.0 points/ +0.78%

Indian Equities Pre Open Update: Flat opening expected to be seen for the Indian equities along with focus on global developments related to geopolitical environment and macro updates.

Sectors to Watch: Selective Metal, Consumer and Oil upstream stocks are expected to remain on focus during the day.

Technical Levels: Nifty Near Future

Support:25739.0/25660.0
Resistance:25912.0/25967.0

Technical Levels: Bank Nifty Near Future

Support: 61299.0/61112.0
Resistance: 61696.0/61804.0