Indian equities ended marginally higher on Friday, with the Nifty gaining 0.1% to 23,898, supported by positive global cues and easing expectations of a near-term US Fed rate hike. Analysts say markets are likely to see some relief, supported by easing expectations of a near-term US Fed rate hike and softer global bond yields. However, elevated Brent crude around US$95/bbl and continued West Asian tensions remain key risks to the recovery.
STATE OF THE MARKETS
Tech View: The short-term trend is likely to remain weak as the index continues to trade below the 50-EMA on the hourly chart. A sell-on-rise sentiment may continue to prevail as long as the index remains below the 24,000–24,200 zone. On the lower end, support is placed at 23,830 and 23,700.
India VIX: India VIX, which is a measure of the fear in the markets, fell 5.8% to settle at 10.68.
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Stocks in F&O ban today
1) SAIL
Securities in the ban period under the F&O segment include companies in which the security has crossed 95% of the market-wide position limit.
Foreign portfolio investors net sold worth Rs 3,112 crore on Friday. DIIs, meanwhile, were net buyers at Rs 8,920 crore.
The Indian rupee ended largely unchanged Friday, but posted its best weekly performance against the US dollar in five weeks, helped by stronger-than-expected dollar inflows into the central bank's special schemes.
