Sensex Today | Stock Market Updates: Sensex Drops Over 300 Points, Nifty Slips Below 25,000;

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Indian benchmark indices opened lower on Friday, dragged down by losses in

, , and major IT stocks. Despite the decline, ongoing trade negotiations with the United States are expected to lend some support to the market, potentially sustaining the recent rally driven by easing geopolitical tensions. Market Highlights: Among Sensex constituents, , , , , , and were the top laggards, falling as much as 2.7%. On the other hand, , , , , and opened with modest gains. Sectoral Overview: On the sectoral front, indices such as Nifty Auto, Financial Services, Metal, PSU Bank, Realty, and Consumer Durables traded in positive territory. In contrast, Nifty IT and Private Bank indices were under pressure, trading in the red.