The domestic benchmark indices ended with gains on Friday as buying was seen in pharma, auto, IT, financial service, FMCG, media, and private bank sectors on Nifty.

Dear Trader… The markets remained volatile but managed to close with modest gains, continuing the ongoing consolidation phase. After an initial rise, the Nifty future extended its gains and briefly surpassed the 24,000 level, only to lose momentum and gradually drift lower as the session progressed, ultimately closing at 23,992.65