Earnings uptick crucial for Nifty to cross 26,000 levels: Ambareesh Baliga

The market briefly surged after the government’s GST rate rationalization, but experts caution the rally may be short-lived as expectations were already priced in. Ambareesh Baliga expects Nifty to trade between 24,200 and 26,000 levels, with earnings growth crucial for a breakout. Consumption-driven sectors may benefit during the upcoming festive season.