The 23,500-23,540 range serves as an immediate support zone for the index. A decisive break below 23,500 could lead to a further drop to the 23,300-23,200 levels, where trend line support exists. While the short-term trend remains down, a pullback rally is possible if Nifty holds above 23,500, according to Hrishikesh Yedve of Asit C. Mehta Investment Intermediates.
Will RBI announce steep rate hikes? Nomura sees up to 50 bps increase by Dec, dismisses 125 bps hike fears
Nomura expects the RBI to pursue a limited tightening cycle, with a possible 50 bps rate hike by December, as food and energy pressures rise