Experts expect the NIfty 50 to hit 24,200, followed by 24,500 in the coming sessions, provided it holds 24,000 as immediate support and 23,800 as crucial support.

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If the Nifty 50 manages to hold 24,200, then 24,500 can't be ruled out in the coming sessions. Until then, consolidation may continue with support at the 24,000 mark.

The Bank Nifty also soared to a fresh record high of 53,357.70 led by ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra and Axis Bank.

Experts expect the Nifty 50 to consolidate with immediate support at 24,200, followed by crucial support at 24,000, while 24,400-24,500 could be a hurdle on the higher side.

As long as this level holds, the index is likely to hit 24,500 after ongoing consolidation, while 24,200 is the immediate key support area for the index, experts said.

US markets traded mixed as investors eyed Federal Reserve’s announcements. Tech stocks lifted S&P 500 and Nasdaq while the Dow declined. European markets fell while Asian indices rallied. Crude declined.