Markets Slip for Third Straight Session as Oil Prices Weigh
What Happened
Indian equities ended lower today, with the Sensex falling 417 points (0.55%) to 76,152.86 and the Nifty declining 41 points (0.17%) to 23,873.45. Markets gave up early gains as investors worried about rising crude oil prices, elevated global bond yields and geopolitical tensions.
Key Takeaways
Despite weakness in the headline indices, broader market sentiment remained resilient. Realty, media and banking stocks outperformed, while small-cap and mid-cap indices closed higher, indicating continued interest in domestic growth themes even as global risks pressure large-cap stocks.