As per the current technical setup, any sustainable directional move will occur only if Nifty moves past 17,700 levels or slips below 17,100 on a closing basis. A directional bias would be established only if Nifty moves past 17,700 or slips below 17,100 levels. Unless that happens, we will see the market oscillating back and forth in a defined range.
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This strength is underpinned by robust domestic demand, a sustained capex cycle, and relatively limited exposure to global shocks compared to developed markets.