Shares of Shipping Corporation of India declined following a rally. Investors booked profits amid hopes of a Middle East truce. This tempered fears of prolonged shipping disruptions. Great Eastern Shipping Company shares also decreased. Tensions in the Middle East previously fueled investor demand for shipping stocks. India relies heavily on Gulf nations for crude oil imports.
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SBI Securities expects Nifty’s breakout to strengthen if it crosses 24,450, opening the door to 24,900. While small-caps continue outperforming, Bank Nifty retains a positive