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Executive SummaryAfter a strong five-session rally, Indian markets paused for breath on Friday. The Nifty ended the week just above the crucial 24,000 mark. The key question for investors is whether this is a healthy correction or the start of a deeper pullback. The Week's Biggest Battle: 24,000 The 24,000 level is now the market's psychological battleground. A successful defence of this zone could attract fresh buying interest, while a decisive breakdown could trigger profit

Domestic equity benchmarks ended the week with marginal losses, reflecting a volatile yet range-bound market environment. The Sensex declined 0.36% to 73,319, while the Nifty 50 slipped 0.47% to 22,713, marking the sixth consecutive weekly decline. The market recovered mid week but persistent FII outflows, rupee weakness, and inflation concerns capped the upside. Despite intermittent recovery, overall sentiment remained cautious, with markets struggling to sustain higher leve