Trade Setup Jan 14: Nifty 50, Bank Nifty Key Levels, Options Data & F&O Ban Stocks

• Nifty 50 closed 0.2% lower on January 13, negating previous lower high–lower low formation but remaining cautious.
• Consolidation expected for Nifty 50 until it surpasses the 25,900–26,000 hurdle; support at 25,600 and 25,450.
• Bank Nifty rose 0.22%, forming a bearish candle with a long lower shadow, indicating mixed-to-positive bias.
• Nifty Call options show maximum open interest at 26,000 strike (resistance), while Put options show maximum at 25,000 strike (support).
• India VIX closed at 11.2, down 1.5%, but remained elevated, signaling continued caution for bulls; Sammaan Capital and SAIL are under F&O ban.

Why It Matters: Nifty 50 shows cautious undertone with consolidation, while Bank Nifty has a mixed-to-positive bias.