Nifty 50 concluded the trading week on a positive note, securing a modest gain of 0.46% to settle at 25,571. The index added approximately 117 points during the final session of the week, largely supported by resilience in the banking and metal sectors. The Nifty Bank index outperformed the broader market, rising 0.71% to close at 61,172. Despite the headline gains, the IT sector faced selling pressure, with the Nifty IT index sliding nearly 1% to end at 32,004. Technical indicators suggest a period of consolidation. The index is currently navigating a tight range between 25,372 and 25,885. While it remains positioned above long-term support levels like the 50-week and 100-week moving averages, immediate resistance is pegged at 25,600 and 26,000. A decisive breakout above the 26,250 mark is required to confirm a fresh upward trend. Conversely, a sustained drop below the 25,000 psychological level could invite further bearish momentum. Institutional activity showed a clear divide at the end of the week. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) provided significant support with a net purchase of 2,637 crore. In contrast, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) remained net sellers in the cash market, offloading 934 crore. Volatility has edged higher as the India VIX rose 6.7% to reach 14.36. This uptick indicates increased hedging activity among participants and an expectation of sharper intraday swings in the upcoming sessions. Global cues and domestic economic triggers will dictate the direction for the week ahead. Market sentiment is currently balancing a neutral Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 51.50 against a cautious derivative setup where call writing is concentrated at the 26,000 level. Key support zones to watch for are 25,400 and 25,000, while the 20-week moving average at 25,761 continues to act as a pivot for short-term price action. Investors are closely monitoring sectoral rotation, as financials and metals move into leading quadrants while infrastructure and auto show signs of weakening relative strength.