📉 Indian Markets End Lower SENSEX: 81,583.3 (▼ 212.85 points) NIFTY 50: 24,853.4 (▼ 93.1 points) 📊 Sector Performance Top Gainer: NIFTY IT (+0.72%) Top Loser: NIFTY PHARMA (▼1.89%) 📈 Market Sentiment Market Mood Index (Tickertap): GREED (52.02) 🌐 Global Markets NASDAQ: 19,521.09 (▼0.91%) DOW JONES: 42,215.8 (▼0.7%) NASDAQ Futures: +0.19% | DOW Futures: +0.08% 📉 Futures Snapshot GIFT Nifty: 24,841.5 (+0.16%) SGX Nifty: 24,841.5 (▼0.09%) 💸 Institutional Activity FII Net: ₹1,482.77 Cr (Buying) DII Net: ₹8,207.19 Cr (Strong Buying) 💱 Currency & Commodities USD/INR: ₹86.39 Dollar Index: 98.72 (+0.58%) Gold (MCX): ₹99,438 (+0.26%) Silver (MCX): ₹1,08,750 (+2.05%) 🪙 Crypto Update Bitcoin: ₹90,00,010 (▼1.75%) Ethereum: ₹2,16,767 (▼3.42%) 🔍 Key Stocks in Focus 1. Hindustan Zinc Promoter Block Deal: Vedanta plans to sell ~6.67 crore shares (~1.6% stake) via block deals at ~₹452.5/share—equating to ~₹3,000–7,500 Cr. piled pressure on the stock . 2. BSE Derivatives Expiry Change: SEBI approved shifting BSE’s equity derivatives expiry to Thursday (NSE to Tuesday), effective September 1. This structural change may impact BSE volumes and market share . 3. UGRO Capital Acquisition Move: UGRO is reportedly set to acquire 100% of Profectus Capital (~₹1,400 Cr) to strengthen its MSME lending presence . 4. Delhivery Named among stocks to watch, likely on operational or investment announcements . 5. Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) SML Isuzu Deal: CCI approved M&M’s acquisition of SML Isuzu (pegged at 43.9% stake + open offer). Also singled out in lists of focus stocks . 6. Vishal Mega Mart Highlighted among stocks in news, possibly due to block deal activity . 7. Ola Electric 0% Commission Model: Launched a driver-friendly move allowing drivers to keep full fares across autos, bikes, cabs—no income cap. This innovation could impact market dynamics . 8. Bharat Forge, Polycab, RailTel, SML Isuzu, EMS, GMR Airports, Alembic Pharma Also featured in "stocks to watch" lists due to sector interest, contracts, or updates . --- 💡 Analyst Picks & Trading Ideas Suggested Buys: Voltas, ONGC, TCS from Times of India; plus Sumeet Bagadia’s breakout calls: Intellect Design Arena, Navin Fluorine, Maan Aluminium, Nelcast, Steel Strips Wheels . Trade Setup: Analysts observe Nifty in a tight range (24,700–25,000); watch support at 24,700/55,000 and resistance near 25,000/56,100 zones . --- 🔎 Quick Takeaways Category Summary Macro triggers Middle East risk & Fed policy; steady FIIs/DII flows continue . Structural change BSE/NSE expiry shift may reshape derivatives trading on Thursdays. Promoter actions Block deals by Vedanta (HZ) and acquisition moves (UGRO/M&M) are immediate catalysts. Strategic updates Ola’s 0% commission at scale, UGRO’s MSME push, Polycab’s BSNL deal—sector plays to track.