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Indian benchmark indices faced volatility last week, with sharp declines on Friday followed by a strong recovery, maintaining a bullish outlook for the near term. The Nifty 50 held above 24,500, with a short-term target of 25,100, while Sensex bounced back from 80,000 support, suggesting a rise towards 87,000. Despite FPI selling, the overall trend remains positive, supported by strong buyers and sectoral rotations, notably in IT, while healthcare and FMCG underperformed.

Index Outlook: Sensex, Nifty 50 Get Ready For An Early Santa Claus Rally

The Weekly chart candles show that the trend that emerged from November low is still intact and based on this style of charting, it will take two more weeks for weakness to appear and take hold.

Nifty In Technical Charts: Awaiting A Resolution Here

The Nifty ended a volatile week with a modest gain, closing above the crucial 24700 resistance level. This positive move hinges on maintaining this level, with potential for further gains if held. Sectorally, Bank, Financial Services, Private Banks, and IT are expected to outperform, while PSU Bank, Realty, and Metal show improving relative strength.

Dalal Street Week Ahead: Will Nifty extend gains or re-enter consolidation?

Indian equity markets experienced volatility, ending with modest gains driven by easing inflation and IT sector optimism. Expert analysis suggests a consolidation phase, with potential for further upside but also resistance at higher levels. FIIs show recent selling, while specific sectors like IT and FMCG offer potential opportunities.

F&O Talk| Nifty to face resistance around the 25,400, consolidation likely in 2025: Rahul Ghose of Hedged.in

The Nifty rose 0.9%, or 219.60 points, to close at 24,768.30, while the Sensex gained 1%, or 843.16 points, to 82,133.12. Both ended the week around 0.5% higher. Analysts expect Nifty to move towards 25,000 levels by December end.

Sensex, Nifty fall 1.5% before making a smart recovery to close up 1%

ICICI Securities has set a Nifty 50 target of 26,300 by the end of 2025, driven by a revival in capital expenditure and strong consumption trends. The brokerage identifies opportunities across cyclical and high-growth sectors, naming prominent stocks such as Bharti Airtel and HDFC Bank as top 26 key beneficiaries of this momentum.This curated list of 26 stocks spans large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap companies across diverse industries, including infrastructure, financial services, healthcare, and green energy. 2025: Stocks to Watch

Bharti Airtel, HDFC Bank among top 26 stocks to watch in 2025: ICICI Securities - 2025: Stocks to Watch

Equity markets rebounded strongly, Sensex and Nifty surged, sectoral performance mixed, analysts optimistic, rupee strengthened, VIX decreased.

Market rebounds strongly, FMCG and IT sectors lead gains

ICICI Securities named Bharti Airtel its top pick, citing strong telecom and digital market positions, rising data demand, and 5G expansion opportunities. The brokerage favored HDFC Bank for its strong balance sheet and leading position in the financial sector. It highlighted the bank’s readiness to capitalize on rising credit demand amid an anticipated re-leveraging cycle in the economy.

Nifty 2025 target at 26,300, Bharti Airtel and HDFC Bank among top 26 stock picks: ICICI Securities

Friday’s market action signals a strong bullish comeback, with an upside target of 25,200 expected next week and immediate support at 24,650, according to Nagaraj Shetti of HDFC Securities.

Tech View: Nifty forms long bull candle, eyes 25,200 level next week; how to trade on Monday

Indian stock markets witnessed a dramatic turnaround on Wednesday, with the Sensex closing 840 points higher after an initial 1,200-point plunge. The Nifty also recovered, ending the day with a gain of 0.89%.

Zomato, SAIL among 9 stocks that moved the market on Friday

Global brokerage firm Jefferies has unveiled its 2025 market outlook, setting a bullish Nifty target of 26,000, which translates to a projected 10% return for CY25.Additionally, Jefferies, favoring large-cap stocks over small-cap peers in its 2025 outlook, has curated a list of its top stock picks that demonstrate a balanced sectoral approach. Here are the top 9 stock picks from Jefferies for the calendar year 2025: Top Picks

SBI, Bharti Airtel among Jefferies 9 top stock picks for CY25 - Top Picks

Quantum Nifty ETF objective is to invest in stocks of companies comprising S&P CNXNifty Index and endeavour to achieve return equivalent to Nifty by "passive" investment