Markets flat ahead of expiry; Pharma gains, IT drags Nifty
Indian markets traded cautiously ahead of weekly expiry and India-UK trade deal. Nifty faced resistance at 25,250-25,350, weighed down by IT stocks like Persistent and Coforge. Pharma, metals, and auto gained despite bearish retail sentiment amid FII selling. Analysts advised watching PSUs, EMS, and copper-linked sectors for strong intraday levels.