Buy or sell: Gift Nifty hints cautious start | Vaishali Parekh recommends three stocks to buy today — 3 September 2026

At 14:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex tanked 212.72 points or 0.27% to 77,797.27. The Nifty 50 index lost 37 points or 0.15% to 24,329.

Just Dial’s stock surged after announcing a transition to professional management. The company aims to bolster its business-to-business segment and AI capabilities. Reliance Retail acquired a controlling stake in Just Dial in July 2021. Since then, revenue and net profit have shown consistent growth. New leadership faces intense competition requiring focused execution for long-term success.

R Madhavan’s upcoming film ‘GDN’ has been stirring excitement ahead of its launch on August 7. This biographical depiction brings to life the remarkable journey of G.D. Naidu, widely recognized as the ‘Edison of India.’ Audiences and critics are lauding Madhavan’s portrayal of the inventor. The narrative not only showcases Naidu’s groundbreaking innovations but also…