The NSE Nifty 50 closed at 24,750.90 with a gain of 131 points on Thursday, facing selling pressure near 24,900 but finding support at 24,500.
Key resistance levels are at 24,800 and 25,000, with 24,700 being a critical breakout level, and failure to clear it may lead to a range-bound market.
Market analysts suggest a cautious outlook due to upcoming RBI policy announcement, broader cues, and the possibility of a rate cut.
Easing volatility was observed with mid-cap and small-cap stocks showing strength, while a breach of the 20-day moving average may shift the market bias to the downside.