Nifty remained range-bound, falling 0.47% to 24,252 amid subdued volatility. Resistance at 24,450–24,750 remains crucial, while 23,900–24,100 offers support. Analysts recommend selective, stock-specific positioning until a decisive breakout. PSU banks, IT, financial services and services show improving momentum, while pharma, midcaps and energy face weakening relative strength.