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Year-End Caution Keeps Indian Markets Range-Bound as Metals Shine
Indian markets remained range-bound amid thin year-end trade, with cautious sentiment, mixed sectoral moves, and strong global precious metal rallies shaping investor positioning.
Indian equity markets traded lower on Friday as thin year end volumes and a lack of fresh triggers kept investors cautious ahead of upcoming earnings announcements. The Sensex and Nifty struggled for direction, with sectoral performance remaining mixed. Selective buying was seen in metals, realty, and consumption driven stocks, while selling pressure persisted in autos, IT, banking, and healthcare names. Defensive positioning remained limited, indicating subdued risk appetite.