Stock Market Highlights: Sensex ends 238 pts lower, Nifty slips below 24,200; $RELIANCE , $INFY tumble up to 2%

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. $RELIANCE and $INFY 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.