On April 2, 2026, the benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, extended their gains, with the Sensex rising 185 points to close at 73,319.55. The Nifty 50 also saw a modest increase, closing at 22,713.10. Despite this, the Nifty 50 has experienced a six-week losing streak, declining approximately 0.50% weekly. Ganesh Dongre from Anand Rathi highlighted that the Nifty is trying to hold near its previous monthly low of 21,700, with 22,000 being a crucial support level. He anticipates a potential recovery toward 23,400–23,800 if this level holds. For Bank Nifty, support is seen in the 50,000–49,500 range, while resistance stands at 52,000–53,000. Dongre recommends a cautious trading strategy and suggests buying Ashok Leyland at ₹145-150 with a target of ₹165, Asian Paints at ₹2160-2170 with a target of ₹2240, and Kaynes Technology India at ₹3530-3550 with a target of ₹3620.