Prior to this, the approach of expiry day had attracted short covering in the index futures which ensured that FIIs were left holding close to 60% of their index futures as longs, in stark contrast to just 16% as longs in mid-July.
Nifty faces stiff resistance near 25,100; sector rotation is key
Markets remain cautious below the 25100 resistance, vulnerable to corrections and volatility. Sector rotation, profit protection, and modest leverage are key amid shifting momentum across