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New Delhi: Benchmark equity index Nifty managed to end the May F&O series at record closing highs on Thursday amid buying interest seen in cement, bank and IT counters. Though the index witnessed volatility throughout the session, it managed to eke out gains and end 36 points higher.
Nifty managed to close above the crucial resistance level of 15,335 on a closing basis, forming a Doji candle on the daily chart. Analysts said the index may face some resistance as it inches towards its lifetime high levels. Will the bulls manage to take Nifty past its all-time high levels?
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