Nifty opened almost exactly at 23,666 today — our number all week. Why it landed there so precisely is its own small mystery.

Today isn't about watching every move. It's about one number at the close: 23,600. A close below signals the bears trying to assert control into the weekend, carrying that psychology forward.

For bulls, the window is narrow — a close above 23,666, today or from next Wednesday after expiry, keeps them in the game. Miss both, and pressure builds. Next Friday's close matters too. Broader sentiment this week leans negative across the board.

Stay alert. Let's watch how this plays out.

— Sagar U.S.

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