Sensex and Nifty end lower amid trade deal concerns
Indian equity benchmarks ended lower on Thursday amid a volatile session. The Sensex declined 170 points to close at 83,239, while the Nifty slipped to 25,405. Shares of SBI Life and Kotak Bank fell by nearly 3%. Investor sentiment remained cautious ahead of potential developments in a US-India trade agreement, keeping broader market activity subdued.