The markets traded in a subdued and range-bound manner through the week and ended flat with modest gains. Nifty oscillated in a relatively narrow 476.65-point range, touching a high of 24,261.60 and a low of 23,784.95 before settling at 24,056.00. Volatility remained largely contained, with the India VIX rising 0.62% to 13.05. The benchmark index closed the week with a marginal gain of 42.90 points (+0.18%), reflecting the ongoing lack of directional conviction.
The broader technical structure remains cautious despite the index stabilizing above its recent lows. Nifty is currently confronting a formidable resistance zone between 24,160 and 24,500, where the 100-day moving average (24,161) and the 100-week moving average (24,504) exist. This cluster makes the zone technically significant and is likely to act as a stiff resistance area. Unless the index registers a decisive move above this resistance band, the ongoing rebound is likely to remain tentative in nature.
