First Trade: Sensex down over 100 points, Nifty opens near 24,700; Chalet Hotels jumps 18%, PNB Housing drops 10%

Market Opening Bell: The Indian markets began August on a subdued note, tracking weak global cues. The Nifty opened around 24,700, while the Sensex slipped over 100 points in early trade.

Key Stocks in Focus Today:

The Indian markets began August on a subdued note, tracking weak global cues. The Nifty opened around 24,700, while the Sensex slipped over 100 points in early trade.

Key Stocks in Focus Today:

Stock Movers:

Chalet Hotels surged 18% in early trade, leading the gainers.

PNB Housing tumbled 10%, underperforming sharply.

Eicher Motors, Swiggy, and Coal India remain in focus.

Action also seen in PB Fintech, RR Kabel, JSW Energy, Aarti Industries, ITC, Shanti Gold International, and Gujarat Gas.On the currency front, the Indian Rupee opened flat at 87.60 against the US dollar.

Stay tuned for updates through the trading day.