Market Wrap Closing Snapshot: Sensex Tanks 823 Points, Nifty Slips Below 24,900;

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Indian equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Thursday, dragged down by weak global cues and pressure from the weekly expiry of Nifty 50 derivatives. Caution prevailed in global markets as investors weighed the limited progress in the partial U.S.-China trade agreement, which left room for further tariff uncertainty. Among the top gainers on the Sensex were

, , , , , and . Conversely, , , , , , , and k emerged as the biggest laggards. In contrast, the previous session saw markets closing in the green, buoyed by gains in IT and oil & gas sectors. Why Did the Market Decline Today? Heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East Renewed concerns over global trade tariffs Weak global market cues amid fading risk appetite U.S. dollar weakness on expectations of a Fed rate cut Volatile crude oil prices adding to investor anxiety.