Indian equity markets are consolidating ahead of the monthly expiry of futures and options contracts on October 31, with the Nifty 50 declining by half a percent on October 30. The index has been trading within the 24,100-24,500 range for a week, and a decisive move above 24,500 could signal upward momentum, while a drop below 24,100 may trigger selling pressure towards the August low of 23,900. Key stocks to watch include L&T, Dabur, Tata Power, and IRB Infra.
