Nifty slipped in early trade on Thursday, down 123 points to 24,588 as IT and pharma stocks weighed, while mid- and small-caps also fell. Analysts pegged key support at 24,739, aligned with the 20-DMA, with resistance at 24,850-25,000. Trump's 50% tariffs on Indian goods and F&O expiry added to volatility. Stocktwits sentiment stayed 'bearish'.