PRE MARKET----> Will Nifty Defend 24,000 Today? Crude Near $79, Metals Bounce, IT Faces Headwinds

While US markets closed largely stable, a sharp fall in IBM shares is likely to keep the IT sector under pressure. At the same time, a rebound in global metal prices could bring renewed interest in metal stocks. ##Global Cues Remain Mixed Key Overnight Developments • US markets closed on a stable note • Crude oil is hovering near $79 per barrel • IBM shares witnessed a sharp decline, creating a negative read-through for global IT sentiment • Global metal prices showed signs of recovery ---->IT Sector May Remain Under Pressure A sharp decline in IBM shares overnight could impact sentiment across technology stocks globally. Stocks in Focus •

• • • • ---> Metals Could Provide Support The positive development for today's session is the recovery seen in global metals. Stocks to Watch • • • • ##FII Activity Signals Caution Institutional Activity (14 July 2026) • FII Cash Market: -₹739.69 crore • DII Cash Market: +₹2,927.71 crore FII Derivatives Positioning • Index Futures: -₹1,736.24 crore • Index Options: -₹47,567.91 crore • Stock Futures: -₹5,263.69 crore • Stock Options: -₹181.68 crore ##Key Levels for Today Nifty Strong Support: 24,000 Strong Resistance: 24,300 How to Read the Market • Above 24,000: Bulls retain control of the broader trend • Near 24,300: Expect profit booking and resistance • Break below 24,000: Short-term sentiment could weaken