Rising stocks: Milky Mist Dairy Food shares climbed 9.5%, reporting a ninefold profit increase in Q1, while several other stocks like Manali Petrochemicals and Vardhman Textiles also witnessed strong buying interest.

Global markets today: The US stock market fell on Monday after the US and Iran traded fire for the first time in a month

Buy or sell indicator: Vaishali Parekh recommends three stocks to buy today — Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, BHEL, and CAMS

Indian stock indices, the Sensex and the Nifty 50, are poised for a flat-to-negative start on 1 September amid weak global cues. Nifty 50 needs to sustain above 24,000 for a potential rebound, while 24,000 remains a crucial support level.

Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends five breakout stocks to buy today —Lumax AutoTechnologies, Vijaya Diagnostic Centre, Tamilnad Mercantile Bank, EPL, and Sansera Engineering.

On Monday, Nifty 50 index recovered 86 points from the intraday low and settled at 24,080.40, lower by 95.25 points or 0.39%.

The National Stock Exchange of India registered ₹39,718 crore in turnover during its first major Closing Auction Session on August 31, representing 22% of its cash market turnover. This surge was driven by the MSCI August 2026 Index Review, with 98,000 investors participating.

Buy or sell indicator: Parekh recommends three stocks to buy today — KPIT Technologies, Sun Pharma Advanced Research, and Viyash Scientific

Indian stock market indices, the Sensex and the Nifty 50, are expected to open lower on 31 August due to weak global cues. Geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran may impact energy prices. Key macroeconomic events include India's GDP data and US non-farm payrolls this week.

The Indian stock market, led by Sensex and Nifty 50, is expected to start lower on August 31 due to weak global cues. The markets closed positively in the previous session, with Nifty 50 above 24,100, while analysts highlight crucial support and resistance levels.