Nifty is expected to maintain a positive bias, with 25,800 as a key level and resistance around 26,000–26,300. Support is seen at 25,200–25,450, with market action driven by stock- and sector-specific moves. Analysts suggest a moderately bullish Bull Call Spread strategy for February 10 weekly expiry.
Patchy rains may hit rural lending, banks stay cautious
Bankers are closely watching monsoon rains and their impact on rural credit. Uneven rainfall poses inflation risks for summer crops and rural incomes. A strong