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Falling Oil Prices Aid Market Rally
Brent crude futures dropped 1.2% to $94.4 per barrel amid expectations of a positive outcome from the latest US-Iran talks. Lower oil prices typically boost markets by reducing inflation concerns and easing economic pressure.
Broad Buying Lifts All Sectors
The rally was broad-based, lifting all sector indices. The Nifty Realty index saw the biggest jump, up over 2%. Banking, media, auto, FMCG, and IT sectors also posted solid gains. Meanwhile, India's volatility index (VIX), or 'fear gauge,' fell over 5%, suggesting expectations for calmer trading ahead.
Options Expiry Fuels Short Covering
The Nifty50's weekly derivatives expiry also played a role, driving significant short-covering activity. Analysts see immediate resistance for the Nifty around 24,500, with support at 24,000. The expected trading range for the week is between 23,600 and 24,900.
Global Markets Mixed
Global markets showed a mixed trend, with South Korea's Kospi hitting a record high and Japan's Nikkei advancing, while European indices traded higher. This provided a generally supportive, though varied, backdrop for Indian investor sentiment.
Key Levels and Lingering Risks
For the Nifty to sustain its rise, it must stay above 23,850 to target 24,700-24,800. The Sensex needs to clear 79,000 for a new uptrend, with sights set on 79,300-79,500. However, challenges remain. Potential risks include ongoing uncertainty over the US-Iran ceasefire, a declining Indian Rupee, and significant Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) selling, which has exceeded ₹40,000 crore in April.