The market continued yesterday's late-hour sell-off, influenced by weak Chinese manufacturing data and rising tensions in the Red Sea, posing a threat to global trade and crude supplies. Investors are opting for profit booking strategies ahead of the upcoming results season. Auto stocks declined due to lower-than-expected volume numbers, while pharma stocks stood out, benefiting from the US economy's catch-up. Markets remained volatile, extending the ongoing consolidation phase with a nearly half-percent loss. The day started on a subdued note, with pressure on banking, auto, and IT stocks affecting sentiment. However, resilience in pharma and energy sectors limited the overall damage. The Nifty index closed modestly lower at 21,665.80. Broader indices also experienced a choppy trend, ending with a marginal cut. The underperformance of banking stocks is a significant drag on sentiment during this consolidation phase. A decisive close above 21,800 in the Nifty could signal the next upward move. In the current scenario, it seems prudent to favor defensive sectors like FMCG and pharma, while maintaining a selective approach in other sectors.
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