Sensex Ends 501 Points Lower, Nifty Slips Below 25,000;

SHRIRAMFIN

Finance Falls 3%,

BEL

Down 2%

Indian equity benchmarks ended lower on Friday amid broad-based selling pressure, particularly in financial stocks, weak corporate earnings, and cautious global cues. The BSE Sensex declined 501 points, or 0.61%, to close at 81,757, while the NSE Nifty dropped 143 points, or 0.57%, settling at 24,968. Market sentiment remained subdued, dragging the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies down by ₹2.61 lakh crore to ₹458.26 lakh crore. Sectorally, all major indices closed in the red except for metals. Financial stocks were the worst hit, with

, Finance (down 3%), and ra Bank among the top losers. The Nifty Private Bank index fell 1.46%, while the PSU Bank index slipped 0.66%. Other sectors including Auto, FMCG, Consumer Durables, and Pharma also posted losses. Broader markets mirrored the weak sentiment the Nifty Midcap 100 declined 0.7%, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 shed 0.8%. Disclaimer: This is not investment advice. The information is provided solely for informational purposes. Please consult a financial advisor before making any investment decision.