Nifty is expected to consolidate this week. It will face resistance around 25,100-25,150 zone. A breakout could lead to 25,500-25,700 levels. Support is seen at 24,500-24,600. Analysts suggest accumulating quality stocks on dips. Sectors like financials and infrastructure are in focus. RBI policy and earnings season conclusion will influence market volatility. PSU banks and realty may outperform.
In response to the panic triggered by Trump's trade policies, the RBI net sold approximately $43 billion in the second half of FY25 to curb volatility, as the rupee plunged to a low of 87.95 per dollar in February this year.
Despite sharp interest rate cuts expected in this financial year amid easy liquidity conditions, state-run banks are treading cautiously on their loan growth projections for FY26. Most large banks are projecting loan growth at 11-13 per cent, almost similar to the previous financial year.