In the broader market, midcaps advanced 0.62%, while smallcaps declined 0.27%, highlighting mixed participation. Key gainers included Titan, Tata Consumer, and Bajaj Finance, while SBI, ITC, and Eternal were among the top losers. The rupee closed nearly flat at 95.21 per dollar, while Brent crude surged 2.88% to $85.96 a barrel, keeping inflation concerns alive. Overall, sentiment remained cautious, with analysts flagging 24,750–24,800 as a crucial resistance zone for Nifty in the near term.
