Equity markets in India closed slightly higher due to late buying. Realty index rose 1.10% and FMCG increased by 0.69%. On the contrary, metal, commodities, energy and financial services were the top laggards. HDFC Bank shares have corrected by nearly 5%, and the medium-term chart structure remains bullish. Chalet Hotels rallied over 15%, reaching its all-time high of INR450. Voltas shares, after a short-term correction, consolidated in the range of INR795 to INR810.
Nifty faces stiff resistance near 25,100; sector rotation is key
Markets remain cautious below the 25100 resistance, vulnerable to corrections and volatility. Sector rotation, profit protection, and modest leverage are key amid shifting momentum across