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Markets ended the 3-week long consolidation phase and gained over 2%, tracking firm global cues. After the gap-up start, the benchmark inched gradually higher in the first half however marginal profit taking around 16,700 zone capped the upside. Consequently, the nifty index managed to settle at 16,661 levels. Almost all the sectoral indices contributed to the move wherein consumer durables, realty and IT were the top gainers. The broader markets too witnessed healthy traction wherein Midcap and Smallcap ended higher by more than 2% each.
Markets have regained some strength citing the less hawkish tone of the US Fed in the recently released meeting minutes. On the domestic front, the early onset of monsoon has further lifted sentiments. Going forward, with earnings season largely behind us, upcoming macroeconomic data i.e. GDP numbers and PMI data and auto sales will be in focus for cues. Amid all, we reiterate our positive view and suggest maintaining “buy on dips” till the Nifty holds 16,300.