Nifty closed higher for the third consecutive week, nearing its record high of 26,277. Analysts suggest banking, financials, and consumption-themed sectors like automobiles and FMCG are strong bets. Investors are advised to buy on dips, with cautious outlook for IT and media sectors.
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Indian equity benchmarks ended the week marginally lower amid sustained FII outflows and US-India trade uncertainty, though sentiment improved after a US Fed rate cut.