Nifty 50 traded within a narrow range, closing slightly higher amid rising volatility and weak momentum indicators. Markets remain in consolidation, with key resistance and support levels intact, while sector rotation suggests selective opportunities despite the absence of strong directional trends.
Demat account additions hit 9-month high in October as IPO boom draws investors
In October 2026, new demat account additions reached a nine-month high, driven by strong IPO activity. NSDL and CDSL reported adding nearly 3.36 million accounts