''Indian markets are likely to enter a short-term consolidation phase over the next month and may provide a fresh entry opportunity for participants. The overall price structure remains positive and any correction should be used to build the equity portfolio,'' said ICICIdirect.

''Domestic markets closed positive after a volatile day of trade on account of the derivatives expiry session on Thursday even as traders remained cautious ahead of the release of key economic data on Friday amid mixed global cues,'' it said.

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