Nifty eyes 26,440 as RBI rate cut boosts benchmarks; Bank Nifty bullish.

• Equity benchmarks settled higher Friday after the RBI cut the key policy rate and announced liquidity measures.
• Nifty advanced 0.59% to 26,186.45, with analysts suggesting it could reach 26,440 if it holds 26,060.
• Bank Nifty formed a long bullish candlestick, with its trend remaining positive and resistance seen near 60,000.
• The RBI's monetary policy committee unanimously cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%.

Why It Matters: RBI rate cut signals potential market gains for investors.