Week Ahead: Strong Start Expected To The Week; Moving Past This Zone Crucial To Build Momentum

The markets traded in a slightly buoyant yet range-bound manner over the past week and ended on a positive note. The Nifty oscillated within a narrow band of 300.80 points through the week, moving between a high of 25,153.65 and a low of 24,852.85 before closing at 24,870.10. India VIX continued to cool off, slipping by 5.08% on a weekly basis to settle at 11.73, reflecting reduced volatility expectations. Nifty gained 238.80 points, marking a weekly advance of 0.97%.