The Nifty 50 extended its consolidation phase for the third straight session, slipping 0.1% on December 1 after profit booking erased about 150 points from its record high of 26,326. While momentum indicators signal near-term caution, the broader trend remains positive, with the index maintaining its higher high–higher low structure on larger timeframes. Experts expect further consolidation with immediate support at 26,100–26,000 and a crucial floor at 25,900. On the upside, 26,300 remains a key