New Delhi, July 7 -- On Friday, the Nifty 50 rose 0.22% to close at 25,461 amid a volatile trading session, supported by buying interest across sectors including BFSI, Pharma, IT, FMCG, Realty, and Oil and Gas. Domestic institutional inflows provided a buffer against uncertain global cues. Despite the positive close on Friday, the index ended the week with a 0.69% loss. The weekly drop was primarily driven by weakness in the banking and financials and realty segments.

Two stocks recommended by MarketSmith India for 7 July:

SAPPHIRE Foods (current price: Rs. 336.75)

Why it's recommended: Network expansion, strong sales recovery, ESG excellence, strong brand and product innovation.

Key metrics: P/E: 192 | 52-week high: Rs.401 | Volume: ...