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Crude Finally Cools, FIIs Start Buying at Lower Levels & Global Metals Recover — Can Nifty Defend 23,000? Indian markets enter today's session with some relief after days of intense pressure. The biggest positive is that Crude Oil has finally started cooling, while FIIs are showing signs of buying at lower levels. At the same time, global metals have started recovering, which could provide support to Indian metal stocks. But the market is not completely out of danger. Crude is still above $100, and Friday's second half could see weekend profit booking. ---->FII / DII Activity — 17 September 2026 Cash Market • FII: -₹3,208.76 crore • DII: +₹3,617.75 crore FII Derivatives • Index Futures: -₹300.05 crore • Index Options: +₹5,532.36 crore • Stock Futures: +₹507.77 crore • Stock Options: -₹549.17 crore ---->Metals Get a Boost Global metal prices have strengthened, helped by renewed buying interest from China. This could keep Indian metal stocks in focus: •

• Hindustan Copper • Hindustan Zinc • Vedanta • Tata Steel --->Nifty: 23,000 Remains the Key Support Major Support: 23,000 ---->Bank Nifty: 55,500 in Focus Key Support: 55,500 ------>Bottom Line Crude cooling and stronger metals are providing some relief, but FII selling remains the biggest challenge. DIIs continue to absorb foreign selling, while global metal prices are supporting the commodity-linked sectors. For today's session, the levels to watch remain: Nifty → 23,000 Bank Nifty → 55,500 Bank Nifty has also remained under pressure amid continued FII selling. traders should remain cautious, especially during the second half of Friday's session.