NIFTY closed at 22,535.30 on Friday and heads into its weekly expiry on 6 Oct 2026. The 15‑minute chart shows a bearish structure with a tentative recovery from the 22,200–22,300 area. The immediate decision zone lies between 22,442 and 22,583, marked as a no‑trade zone where price can swing either way.
Analysts suggest watching the 22,681 level; a sustained breach could lift the index toward the 22,761–22,800 liquidity zone and, if cleared, the 22,967 upside reference. Conversely, a break below 22,442 may expose support at 22,304–22,335. Traders are urged to wait the first 15‑30 minutes, use 15‑minute closing confirmation, and avoid aggressive option buying inside the decision zone.
