After a steady rebound on Monday, the Nifty slipped into weakness amid volatility on Tuesday, the day of monthly derivatives expiry.

The index opened on a subdued note but attempted a brief recovery in early trade. Selling pressure emerged from the day's high of 26,000, dragging the market lower before a sharp late-hour rebound helped it close off the day's lows.

The Nifty recovered over 140 points from the intraday low to hold above the 25,900 mark, ending just 29 points lower at 25,936.

Within the Nifty pack, Tata Steel, JSW Steel, and SBI Life led the gainers, while Bajaj Finserv, Trent, and Coal India were among the key laggards.

Sectorally, performance was mixed — Metals, PSU Banks, and Media outperformed, while Realty, IT, and Consumer Durables saw the sharpest declines. Broader

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