Consolidation Continues: Nifty Awaits Trigger for Directional Move

The markets consolidated through the previous week and ended on a mildly negative note. Nifty remained within a defined trading range of 25,700 to 26,100, lacking any directional breakout. The week was marked by low volatility, with the India VIX declining 5.70% to 9.52, near its multi-year lows, highlighting continued complacency in the system. On a weekly basis, the Nifty declined by 80.55 points or 0.31%, signaling a pause after a strong preceding uptrend.