Stock Market Highlights: Sensex ends 238 pts lower, Nifty slips below 24,200;

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Synopsis: Stock Market Highlights: Indian benchmark indices extended their decline on Tuesday, with the Sensex and Nifty losing nearly 0.3% despite easing crude oil prices, as investors remained cautious amid lingering geopolitical uncertainty. The Sensex settled 238 points lower, while the Nifty50 ended below the 24,200 mark.

and were among the biggest laggards, falling as much as 2% during the session. On the sectoral front, the Nifty IT and Nifty PSU Bank indices declined nearly 1% each, whereas Nifty Realty and Nifty Auto emerged as the top performers, gaining more than 1% each. Despite the weakness in benchmark indices, market breadth remained marginally positive. On the NSE, 1,805 stocks advanced, 1,503 declined, while 127 stocks ended unchanged. Disclaimer: Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.