Benchmark indices ended on a negative note on Thursday during the weekly Sensex expiry session, as markets witnessed volatile trade and profit booking at higher levels. Nifty, in the daily chart, formed a bearish candlestick pattern with a higher high and a higher low signaling selling pressure at higher levels around the recent breakdown area of 23,800-23,900. Going ahead, analysts say index to extend the last seven sessions consolidation in the range of 23,200-23,900.
In today's trade, shares of ITC, LIC, Sun Pharma, Maruti Suzuki, Fino Payments Bank among others will be in focus due to various news developments and fourth quarter results.
