New Delhi, July 25 -- The Nifty 50 declined 0.63% Thursday, weighed down by weak Q1 earnings from key IT and consumer firms, which triggered broad market selling.

Uncertainty over a potential India-US trade deal also overshadowed optimism from the landmark India-UK Free Trade Agreement. IT and banking stocks were the major laggards, pulling the Nifty 50 below the 25,100 level by the session's close.

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Why it's recommended: Focus on innovation and global pipeline, strong financial position and cash reserves, operational excellence, and supply chain strength

Key metrics: P/E: 57.40 | 52-week high: Rs. 3,515.70 | Volume: Rs. 20.31Cr.

Technical analysis: Witness...