Nifty July futures ended at 24,860, just 4.95 points above spot; India VIX dropped 2.77% to 11.21.

• Nifty 50 rose 0.14% in the cash market to close at 24,855.05, showing mild upward momentum.
• HDFC Bank, L&T, and Reliance were top-traded stocks in NSE's F&O segment, reflecting strong trader interest.
• July 2025 futures & options contracts are set to expire on 31 July 2025, driving short-term positioning.