India, July 31 -- Stock Market Today Live Updates: Indian benchmark indices, the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50, started Friday's session slightly higher, supported by positive global market signals. However, the indices soon turned volatile and moved between gains and losses as investors remained cautious amid uncertain market conditions.

Sectoral performance was largely positive, with auto, financial services and financial ex-services stocks emerging as the top gainers. Other sectors, including realty, pharma and media, also witnessed buying interest. On the other hand, the IT sector was the biggest drag on the market, declining more than 2%, while FMCG stocks also faced pressure.

Banking stocks remained mostly stable, with public sector...