Until all indicators align positively, the consolidation phase may continue, with the 25,700–25,600 zone acting as key ...

If the market continues to be dominated by long periods of calm with flash crashes that reverse quickly, QIS strategies will need to adjust faster to bring investors in and out of the long volatility ...

The headline equity benchmarks traded with minor losses in early afternoon trade. The Nifty traded below 26,700 level. Oil & Gas shares extended gains for the second consecutive trading session.