Week Ahead: NIFTY Near To Its Inflection Point; Minor Rebounds Likely Though Overall Structure Stays Bearish

The markets witnessed a sharp and persistent decline through the week, ending decisively in the negative. After attempting to stabilize early in the week, the Nifty faced sustained selling pressure that intensified toward the latter half of the period. The index traded in a wide range of 1,191.80 points, oscillating between 24,303.80 and 23,112.00. Volatility remained elevated; India VIX surged another 13.91% during the week after rising nearly 45% in the previous week, reflecting heightened risk perception amid escalating geopolitical tensions. By the end of the week, the Nifty registered a net loss of 1,299.35 points (-5.31%).