Nifty slips below 24,800; Midcaps tumble in expiry-led sell-off

Markets ended flat but broader indices fell sharply on Thursday amid weekly expiry and global cues. Nifty closed at 24,793 while midcaps sank 1.6%. Autos gained, but IT, PSU banks, and metals dragged. Swiggy rose 2% on IIFL rating; Biocon gained after HSBC reiterated buy. Siemens Energy debuted at ₹2,850 and hit upper circuit.