New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- Stocks to buy for the short term: The Nifty 50 rose over a per cent for the week ended September 5, snapping its two-week losing run. However, the Indian stock market remained rangebound last week, with the Nifty 50 moving within a narrow 500-point band.

Jigar S. Patel, Senior Manager of Equity Research at Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers, pointed out that the index is still consolidating, but the undertone remains constructive as long as it defends the 24,400-24,350 support zone.

This level has been tested multiple times and aligns with the previous swing low, making it a crucial demand area.

On the upside, the 24,900-25,000 zone continues to act as a ceiling, Patel said.

"A decisive close above 25,000 could ...