Stock Market Summary: Sensex drops 572 points, Nifty slips below 24,700;

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Fin loses 4%, Airtel sheds 3%

India's key equity benchmarks finished lower on Monday, weighed down by disappointing quarterly earnings, stalled trade talks with the U.S., new job cuts in the IT sector, and persistent foreign investor selling. The 30-share Sensex declined by 572.07 points or 0.7% to settle at 80,891.02, while the Nifty slipped 156.10 points or 0.63% to close at 24,680.90. Both indices have now recorded losses for four consecutive weeks. The total market value of all companies listed on the BSE contracted by ₹4.88 lakh crore, bringing the overall market capitalization down to ₹447.85 lakh crore. Broader markets also participated in the downturn, with mid-cap and small-cap indices falling by 0.8% and 1.3% respectively, reflecting widespread weakness. Top Movers of the Day

L shares declined 4% after reporting a 24% year-on-year drop in Q1 net profit to ₹102 crore. hindra Bank tumbled over 6% following a lackluster Q1 performance. Investors are questioning whether it's time to exit. a Developers stock fell more than 6% after releasing its quarterly earnings. Disclaimer: This is not investment advice. The information is provided solely for informational purposes. Please consult a financial advisor before making any investment decision.