Nifty Bank Prediction Today – January 12, 2026: Nifty Bank futures: Go short as outlook is bearish

Group 1 - Nifty Bank index opened lower at 59,217, down from Friday's close of 59,252, and is currently at 59,160, reflecting a decline of 0.15% [1] - The advance-decline ratio is 5-9, indicating a bearish market sentiment [1] - IndusInd Bank and AU Small Finance Bank are the top gainers, with increases of 1% and 0.4% respectively, while IDFC First Bank is the top loser, down 0.7% [1] Group 2 - Both Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty Private Bank indices have experienced a decline of over 0.1% today, reinforcing the bearish trend [2] - Nifty Bank futures opened lower at 59,600 compared to last week's close of 59,541 and are currently trading at 59,380, down about 0.3% [3] - The price action indicates a bearish bias, with potential support levels at 59,200-59,000 [3] Group 3 - If Nifty Bank futures surpass 59,500, there could be a potential rise to 59,700 or 59,800, but the intraday outlook remains bearish [4] - A trading strategy suggests selling Nifty Bank futures at current levels of 59,380 and 59,500, with targets set at 59,200 and a stop-loss at 59,600 [5] - Support levels are identified at 59,200 and 59,000, while resistance levels are at 59,500 and 59,700 [5]