The Nifty index is on a four-week losing streak, influenced by underwhelming Q1 earnings and global trade concerns. Nifty Bank outperformed but faces resistance. Bajaj Finance declined post-earnings. IEX is under pressure due to market coupling news. Healthcare and Pharma sectors show promise. Cipla and Apollo Hospital are likely to do well. The market needs positive global cues for recovery.
Rupee touches one-week high; RBI plans to ease dollar bids
The rupee hit a one-week high as expectations of RBI measures to curb oil refiners’ dollar demand boosted sentiment and eased pressure on the currency.