The Nifty saw a tight range consolidation. Levels of 18,400- 18,300 are where the index faces resistance, and only a sustained follow-through above the same is likely to drive the index higher toward all-time highs. DII short positions in index futures at a 3-year high is a concern, while the India VIX is near the lowest level this year which might point towards a complacent market.
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