- MUMBAI — Indian benchmark indices wrapped up the week on a strong recovery
by surging over 4.5 per cent -- driven by positive signals from both domestic
and global factors, experts said on Saturday.
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- The benchmark indices opened with significant gains and
continued to build momentum throughout the week.
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- As the week ended, both the Nifty and Sensex closed near
their highs at 23,851.65 and 78,553.20, respectively.
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- “The Nifty index has been trading within a range of
21,700–23,800 for the past couple of months and has now reached the higher end
of this range. It has also reclaimed important moving averages -- the 100 and
200-day EMAs,” said Ajit Mishra - SVP, Research, Religare Broking Limited.
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- “As the positive momentum continues, there is potential
for the index to target the 24,250–24,600 zone in the coming weeks,” he added.
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- Banking stocks were the standout performers, rallying due
to easing retail inflation data and a favourable monsoon forecast.
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- This fuelled optimism about potential rate cuts by the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The positive sentiment was further boosted by
optimism surrounding deferrals of tariffs and exemptions for select products,
raising hopes that trade tensions might ease in the future.
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- There were no major negative surprises from global
markets, which also helped sustain the bullish sentiment. These developments
helped to support the rally throughout the week.
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- “The decline in the volatility index (India VIX) also
signals a reduction in market uncertainty after a period of recent volatility,”
Mishra mentioned.
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- “Looking ahead, the current recovery trend seems likely
to continue. A ‘buy on dips’ strategy is recommended as long as the Nifty stays
above the 23,000 mark,” he added.
