By 7 August, the behaviour had become more orderly, although volatility remained visible. The Nifty opened at 24,538.90 and closed at 24,570.65, down 65.35 points, or 0.27%. The Sensex declined 455.59 points to 78,499.17, while Bank Nifty fell 0.55% to 57,746.45. Financial stocks, particularly select private-sector lenders and non-banking financial companies, weighed on the benchmarks. Auto and IT stocks provided some support, preventing the broader market from slipping into a deeper decline.
