On February 1, Nifty ended slightly lower after finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget presentation. The index remained volatile throughout the day and closed at 21,698 with resistance at 21,850 and support at 21,600. This non-directional market may see levels-based trading. Bank Nifty closed above 46,000 and is expected to move higher towards 46,570-46,800 in the short term.