The Nifty 50 closed lower last week amidst geopolitical concerns but managed to recover to near 24,718.60.
Technical analysts suggest that the Nifty is currently supported around the 24,400–24,450 range with upside barriers at 24,825 and 25,000.
A bearish candle on the weekly chart indicates profit booking near the 78.6% retracement zone of 25,200, with a potential breakdown below 24,400 accelerating the correction.
The broader consolidation range for the Nifty is between 24,400 and 25,200, with 25,000 acting as a crucial short-term barrier.
The Nifty faces a negative short-term trend with possibilities of further selloff if it breaches 24,500, while a bounce could push it towards 25,100.
Market recap: Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex closed the week in red with Nifty falling 0.68% to 24,718.60 and Sensex dropping 0.70% to 81,118.
During the week, both indices declined over 1% with Nifty losing nearly 500 points from its weekly high, breaking a two-day winning streak.
Currency update: The Indian rupee ended at 86.09 against the US dollar, weakening due to global and domestic macroeconomic pressures.