The Indian stock market is showing a negative start today, with the Gift Nifty trading around 24,445, down 118 points from the previous close. However, the Nifty 50 index finished on a high note yesterday, closing at 24,576.60, up 211.75 points or 0.87%. Jay Thakkar from ICICI Securities sees positive momentum in the Nifty 50, suggesting key support levels at 24,500, 24,300, and 24,000. He recommends buying futures for Bank of India at a price range of ₹149-151 with targets of ₹155-158, citing a positive outlook due to recent market trends. For Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), he suggests futures in the range of ₹2,580-2,600, targeting ₹2,700-2,760, noting a pause in decline and potential short covering. Lastly, ITC futures are recommended at ₹308-312, with targets of ₹325-330, as the FMCG sector shows signs of recovery. Overall, investor sentiment is improving, supported by reduced short positions among foreign institutional investors.