Nifty volatile on new expiry, ends in green - Religare Broking Ltd
NIFTY
* Nifty traded volatile on the first day of the new expiry series and managed to close in the green, offering some respite after Tuesday’s decline.
* On the index front, indications remain mixed as bulls are attempting to defend the crucial support around the 25,400 mark.
* Amid the prevailing uncertainty, a selective approach based on sectoral trends continues to work well, with preference for banking, auto, metal and energy counters for long positions.
* Participants are advised to focus on opportunities on both sides until a clearer directional trend emerges in the index.

BANKNIFTY
* The banking index experienced a highly volatile yet indecisive session, ultimately closing almost unchanged following sharp intraday swings.
* Despite a gap-up opening, selling pressure emerged early and persisted through the session, leading to a marginally negative close.
* Stock-specific performance remained mixed: Federal Bank and Canara Bank outperformed, while AU Bank and SBI underperformed.
* Immediate resistance is located near 61,800, with critical support around 60,300

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