This rally was unexpected as the sentiment was largely negative and there were too many short sellers globally, when the US Fed made the statement that they had reached a neutral rate. We believe the market is not cheap at current levels, but if FIIs keep buying, markets will head higher. This rally now looks a bit stretched, but we can be wrong, if interest rates have reached the peak.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Monday
Sensex and Nifty ended last week lower amid range-bound trading, with broader markets also under pressure. Analysts identified four key factors that could drive Dalal