Anand James of Geojit Investments sees potential for Nifty to hit 25,000, though warns that a drop below 24,280 may signal weakness. He expects defence stocks to sustain gains post-pullback and suggests buying Sonata Software, Sumitomo Chemicals, and Medanta on dips. Smallcaps remain under pressure, but a minor correction could reignite buying interest.
Short-term market weakness likely; defensive sectors poised to outperform: Rohit Srivastava
Rohit Srivastava suggests the recent market rally from early April might be ending, entering a corrective phase influenced by geopolitics and the upcoming FOMC meeting.