FMCG and auto stocks to outperform even as Nifty loses momentum: Ajit Mishra

Nifty slipped below 24,800 amid banking weakness, sparking concerns of further downside towards 24,600. While sentiment turned negative, FMCG and auto stocks like Maruti, HUL, and Britannia showed resilience. Analysts advise balanced strategies, cautioning on banks while favouring defensive sectors as markets consolidate with a negative bias.