Markets end lower; Nifty slips below 24,600 on expiry day

Indian markets ended weak on expiry day as Nifty closed at 24,579, below 24,600, while Sensex shed 206 points. Financials, autos, and pharma dragged indices, though Reliance gained 1% and sugar stocks rallied over 10% after ethanol curbs were lifted. Mobikwik soared 20% on ADIA's exit. Analyst calls were bullish on Granules India and bearish on Indigo.