Week Ahead: Lack Of Leadership And This Resistance Cluster May Keep Testing Nifty’s Patience

The markets traded in a subdued and range-bound manner through the week and ended flat with modest gains. Nifty oscillated in a relatively narrow 476.65-point range, touching a high of 24,261.60 and a low of 23,784.95 before settling at 24,056.00. Volatility remained largely contained, with the India VIX rising 0.62% to 13.05. The benchmark index closed the week with a marginal gain of 42.90 points (+0.18%), reflecting the ongoing lack of directional conviction.