Closing Bell | Sensex slips 150 pts, Nifty ends near 25,509 amid sectoral sell-off

Indian equities ended lower on Thursday as broad-based profit booking weighed on sentiment. The BSE Sensex declined 148 points (0.18%) to close at 83,311.01, while the NSE Nifty 50 ended 87.95 points (0.34%) lower, settling near 25,509. On the sectoral front, metal, power, realty, and media indices fell the most, losing between 1.5% and 2.5%. However, FMCG, auto, and IT indices managed marginal gains, helping limit the downside. Broader markets mirrored the weakness, with the BSE Midcap index down 1.2% and the Smallcap index shedding 1.5%. Among Nifty gainers were Asian Paints, InterGlobe Aviation, M&M, Reliance Industries, and UltraTech Cement, while Hindalco, Grasim Industries, Adani Enterprises, Power Grid Corp, and Eternal were the top losers. Cautious sentiment prevailed as traders awaited further direction from ongoing Q2 earnings and global cues. Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and not a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. #ClosingBell #StockMarket #Sensex #Nifty #MarketUpdate #AFSTradingEdge #FinArticle