The Nifty closed below 25,000, signaling potential short-term weakness, with support around 24,500 and resistance in the 25,200-25,500 range. Pharma stocks are expected to continue their upward trend, while the Nifty Defence index shows bearish signals. Investors might consider accumulating specific stocks like Capri Global Capital and NLC India.
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.