Closing Bell: Nifty ends below 24,100, Sensex loses 326 points; defence, energy stocks lead decline

Indian benchmark indices closed lower on August 19, with the Nifty settling below the 24,100 level. The Sensex ended 325.78 points lower at 76,909.68, while the Nifty slipped 76.60 points to 24,078.30. Among sectoral indices, IT was the only sector to finish higher, while the remaining indices ended in the red. Defence stocks faced notable selling pressure, with the index declining nearly 1.5%, while the Energy index fell around 1.2%. Disclaimer: Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.