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Sensex Drops Over 500 Points, Nifty Tests 24,600; Metal, IT Stocks Drag Indian equity benchmarks opened the week on a weaker note Monday, with the Sensex falling over 500 points and the Nifty testing the 24,600 mark. Losses in metal and IT sectors weighed heavily, despite upbeat domestic economic data. Top Losers:

and each fell 2%, leading the decline. Global Concerns: Sentiment was further dampened by renewed global trade worries after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled potential tariff hikes on imported steel and aluminium up to 50% effective June 4. Highlights of Trade: New Listings: Leela Hotels debuted at a 7% discount to its issue price. Aegis Vopak Terminals listed at a 6% discount to its IPO price. Sector Performance: Nifty Metal index down 1.4% IT index slipped 1.25% 10 of 13 sectoral indices ended in the red Broader Markets: Small- and mid-cap indices fell 0.3% Volatility Index: India VIX jumped 6%