Sensex Today: Support & Resistance Levels, Opening Range & Intraday Analysis
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Previous Session: Friday, October 23, 2026
Market Status: BSE is open today, Monday, October 26, 2026
Last Updated: October 26, 2026 – 9:55 AM IST
Latest verified market snapshot: Financial Express’s market update (published 9:25 AM IST) reported Sensex at 72,605.53, down 518.30 points (0.71%) from Friday’s close of 73,123.83.
Analysis by: Replete Equities Team
Financial Express’s update published at 9:25 AM IST on Monday, October 26, reported BSE Sensex at 72,605.53, down 518.30 points (0.71%) from Friday’s close of 73,123.83. This is a timestamped news snapshot, not a live quote. No newer exact quote or current-session high/low range was independently verified by 9:55 AM IST.
Friday’s completed session (October 23) opened at 73,665.64, reached a high of 73,766.51 and a low of 72,452.37, then closed at 73,123.83, down 125.56 points (0.17%) from Thursday’s close of 73,249.39.
Classic floor-pivot references calculated from Friday’s verified high, low and close are: pivot 73,114.24, support at 72,461.96 and 71,800.10, extended support S3 at 71,147.82, and resistance at 73,776.10 and 74,428.38. Monday’s opening print and current-session high/low range were not independently verified by 9:55 AM IST.
Sensex Today: Key Levels at a Glance
| Factor | Level / Reading | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Previous Close (Fri, Oct 23) | 73,123.83 | Most recent completed-session close |
| Friday High / Low | 73,766.51 / 72,452.37 | October 23 completed-session range |
| Monday Open | Not independently verified | Exact opening print not verified by 9:55 AM IST |
| Friday Open | 73,665.64 | October 23 opening print |
| Monday Range (as of 9:55 AM IST) | Not independently verified | No current-session high/low range verified by 9:55 AM IST |
| Latest Snapshot (Financial Express update, 9:25 AM IST) | 72,605.53 | Reported early-session reading; timestamped news snapshot, not a live quote |
| Support 1 | 72,461.96 | Classic pivot S1 for Monday, October 26 |
| Major Support | 71,800.10 | Classic pivot S2 for Monday, October 26 |
| Resistance 1 | 73,776.10 | Classic pivot R1 for Monday, October 26 |
| Resistance 2 | 74,428.38 | Classic pivot R2 for Monday, October 26 |
Sensex Previous Session Recap and Today’s Market Update
Friday’s verified Sensex session opened at 73,665.64, traded between 72,452.37 and 73,766.51, and closed at 73,123.83. Financial Express’s 9:25 AM IST update reported Sensex at 72,605.53 in early trade. Monday’s opening print and session range remain unverified; the reported reading is not a live quote.
Financial Express reported sharp early-session weakness on Monday, October 26, as crude oil remained elevated and investors looked ahead to the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision later this week. The report described losses in major benchmarks and broad selling pressure; stock-specific moves varied. These are timestamped news observations, not a live market feed. Financial Express reported Sensex at 72,605.53 and Nifty 50 at 22,405.20 in its 9:25 AM IST update. Shriram Finance, Tata Consumer Products and Infosys were among notable decliners, while Kotak Mahindra Bank and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories were reported among gainers.
| Sensex Price Levels | My Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Above 74,428.38 | A sustained break above this zone would strengthen recovery; confirmation matters |
| 73,776.10–74,428.38 | Pivot resistance band |
| 72,461.96–73,776.10 | Pivot reference zone; observe price acceptance |
| Below 72,461.96 | Next downside reference is 71,800.10 |
Sensex Levels for Today’s Trading Session
Scenario 1: Holding Above S1 at 72,461.96
In Financial Express’s 9:25 AM update, Sensex was 72,605.53, below the classic pivot at 73,114.24 but above S1 at 72,461.96. If it holds above S1, a stabilisation attempt toward the pivot can be assessed; this snapshot alone does not confirm a reversal.
Scenario 2: Pullback Toward the Pivot
If Sensex recovers to and sustains above the pivot at 73,114.24, the next calculated resistance references are R1 at 73,776.10 and R2 at 74,428.38. A move toward those levels would require follow-through; pivots are reference points, not forecasts.
Scenario 3: Losing S1 at 72,461.96
A sustained break below S1 at 72,461.96 would put S2 at 71,800.10 into focus, with S3 at 71,147.82 as a further calculated reference. Friday’s low at 72,452.37 is a prior-session reference, not a guaranteed floor.
My Sensex View
My view is cautious and confirmation-focused. The 72,605.53 reading in Financial Express’s 9:25 AM update was below the pivot at 73,114.24 but above S1 at 72,461.96. A hold above S1 followed by a pivot reclaim would improve the setup; losing S1 would shift attention to S2. This is market context, not a trade signal.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sensex Today
What are the Sensex support and resistance levels today?
Monday’s classic-pivot references, calculated from Friday’s verified high, low and close, are support S1 at 72,461.96, S2 at 71,800.10 and S3 at 71,147.82, with resistance R1 at 73,776.10 and R2 at 74,428.38. These are calculated reference zones, not guaranteed outcomes.
What is the Sensex intraday outlook?
Financial Express’s update published at 9:25 AM IST reported Sensex at 72,605.53, down 0.71% from Friday’s close of 73,123.83. Treat this as a timestamped news snapshot, not a live feed. Monday’s exact opening print and high/low range were not independently verified by 9:55 AM IST.
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