In the broader sell-off, auto and metal sectors showed relative strength in intraday trade.
Metals, especially base metals, have global demand support and inflation hedging appeal.
Auto makers may benefit from easing input costs and prospective demand bounce.
Some of these names also serve as domestic anchors amid global export stress.
The relative resilience may attract rotation from more volatile sectors.
Institutional buyers might selectively accumulate cyclical names.
However, these gains may be capped by macro and tariff overhangs.
Momentum and news catalysts will define breakout potential.
Traders should watch support/resistance levels closely in a
uto/metal counters.
In short, these sectors offer potential shelter or tactical opportunity today.