Indian benchmark indices faced profit booking, with Nifty declining by 1.22% and Sensex shedding 925 points. FMCG outperformed, while Defence and IT sectors declined. Analyst Sudeep Shah suggests a cautious, stock-specific approach amid global tariff uncertainty and Q1 earnings. Nifty’s fall below key levels signals weakness, while Bank Nifty remains range-bound. Tourism, CPSE, and PSE sectors show relative strength.
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