Stocks in news: Bharti Airtel, Happiest Minds Technologies, PVR INOX, Milky Mist Dairy and Mankind Pharma

Indian equity markets ended lower on August 31, responding to prevailing global economic dynamics. A modest decline in the Nifty50 index brought it below essential moving averages. Key corporate updates emerged, including major merger announcements and buyback initiatives from Happiest Minds Technologies and PVR INOX. Milky Mist Dairy showed remarkable profit growth, whereas E2E Networks secured a vital contract.