Nifty Nears Record High 26,325; ITC Drag Limits Gains

• Nifty rises past 26,250, approaching its record high of 26,325.
• The index is up nearly 100 points this week despite ITC's significant fall.
• ITC's steep fall solely contributed 100 points to Nifty 50 losses.
• Nifty Bank holds above 59,500; 26,200 acts as resistance, with supports at 26,000 and 25,800.
• Devyani International, Sapphire Foods, Indian Bank, TVS Motor, Hero, and HDB Financial are in focus.

Why It Matters: Nifty eyes record high despite ITC's drag, with key stocks in focus as trading volumes normalize.