Dalal Street Week Ahead: Avoid aggressive long positions; focus on capital preservation

Indian markets experienced a significant downturn this week, with the Nifty losing over 1.28% and breaching key support levels. Volatility surged as the India VIX climbed, indicating heightened investor caution. While Indian equities showed resilience against global peers, the near-term trend appears weak, suggesting a cautious approach and focus on capital preservation for the upcoming trading sessions.