Overview

• The Nifty started at 24,896 and the Sensex fell 269 points to 81,367, while Bank Nifty opened at 54,968.
• GIFT Nifty traded about 72 points lower pre-market, signaling the weak start for domestic equities.
• Provisional NSE data showed FPIs sold roughly Rs 2,466.24 crore on Monday as DIIs bought about Rs 3,176.69 crore.
• Analysts flagged 25,000 on the Nifty as the near-term breakout level, with Bank Nifty support pegged at 54,900–54,800 and resistance around 55,300–55,400.
• Protean E‑gov jumped about 10% after reporting a Rs 1,160 crore UIDAI order to set up and run district-level Aadhaar centers.