Markets traded volatile and ended lower on Friday, extending their losing streak for the fifth consecutive session amid persistent geopolitical concerns, elevated crude oil prices, and disappointing earnings from select large-cap companies. Technically, analysts say the Nifty slipped below the lower band of its prevailing consolidation range of 23,800–24,400 and tested the crucial trendline support around the 23,600 mark before witnessing a rebound.
In today's trade, shares of IDFC Bank, Maruti Suzuki, ONGC, BoB, Adani Energy among others will be in focus due to various news developments and first quarter results.
