New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- Stocks to buy for the short term: The Indian stock market witnessed volatile swings on the monthly expiry day and ended marginally lower amid mixed cues.

While US President Donald Trump's surprise 25 per cent tariff announcement on India initially triggered a knee-jerk reaction, a gradual recovery in heavyweight stocks across sectors helped the market briefly turn positive and end with mild losses.

The Nifty 50 ended 0.35 per cent lower at 24,768.35 on Thursday, July 31.

Ajit Mishra, SVP of research at Religare Broking, pointed out that as the August derivatives series begins, the market is likely to consolidate, but global developments and corporate earnings will continue to drive volatility.

"We maintain our cau...