The relief rally that pushed the Nifty 50 back to 24,232 is colliding with a hawkish shift in domestic monetary policy. While speculative momentum in mid-cap pockets remains highly active, the broader index is likely to face valuation headwinds as the bond market adjusts to the prospect of impending rate hikes. Traders should expect a polarized session where macro-sensitive heavyweights drag, while idiosyncratic sector themes dominate.
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Pre-marketThe Hawkish Shadow Over India’s Relief Rally
While the Nifty snapped its losing streak yesterday, surprisingly hawkish RBI minutes threaten to cap the market's enthusiasm ahead of today's open.
By the Aurific Market DeskAugust 21, 20264 min readAI-assisted
Nifty 50
+0.64%
intraday
Market breadth
442 / 303
adv / dec
India VIX
10.58
volatility
Top gainer
+20.00%
KRONOX
Top loser
-9.49%
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