Despite geopolitical tensions, Nifty demonstrated resilience with a 3.46% gain in April, supported by FII inflows and strong domestic fundamentals. Analyst Sudeep Shah anticipates near-term consolidation between 23,800-24,600. Bank Nifty outperformed, hitting record highs, while Reliance showed strength. Defense stocks like Paras Defense and BEL are poised for further gains amid ongoing tensions.