LIVE BLOG07 Aug 2026 | 09:47:32 AM ISTIndian benchmark indices traded lower on Friday.SynopsisSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Indian benchmark indices traded lower on Friday, with the Sensex and Nifty slipping up to 0.6% as oil prices edged higher amid renewed concerns over the Strait of Hormuz. Investor sentiment was weighed down after Iran proposed restricting the passage of vessels it considers hostile through the strategic waterway and imposing heavy fines on ships violating the proposed regulations.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Markets ended on a muted note on the weekly expiry day, with benchmark indices closing largely unchanged amid mixed global cues. From a technical standpoint, analysts believe the Nifty is gearing up for the next leg of its rally after consolidating within a narrow range over the past three sessions. The index is expected to initially test the 24,800–25,000 zone, and a decisive breakout above this resistance could trigger a fresh upmove towards the 25,200 level.Global Markets UpdatesS&P 500 futures were little changed as of 11:57 a.m. Tokyo timeJapan’s Topix rose 0.1%Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was little changedHong Kong’s Hang Seng was little changedThe Shanghai Composite rose 0.4%Euro Stoxx 50 futures fell 0.2% Show more Show less1 New UpdateSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Ola Electric shares jump 31% in 6 months. Should you buy, sell or hold?Ola Electric shares have rebounded sharply from March lows, supported by improving sentiment, strong sales, and a BESS partnership. Analysts remain cautious, citing execution, competition, and cash-burn risks. Technical indicators suggest resistance near Rs 45–50, with sustained operational improvement seen as essential for further upside. Read moreSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Britannia shares rally 4% as Q1 profit rises 14% YoY. Should you buy, sell or hold?Britannia Industries shares climbed 4% after the FMCG major posted a more than 14% year-on-year increase in Q1 FY27 net profit to Rs 591 crore. Despite higher input costs stemming from geopolitical tensions, the company delivered healthy revenue growth and margin expansion, leading Nuvama and Nomura to reaffirm their 'Buy' recommendations on the stock.Read morePrice as on 09.40.16 AM, Click on company names for their live prices.