MUMBAI: Indian equity markets ended lower for the third consecutive session on Wednesday as ongoing geopolitical tensions kept investors on edge and selling pressure in automobile and oil marketing company stocks weighed on overall sentiment.
At the close of trade, the Sensex slipped 102.20 points, or 0.12 per cent, to settle at 84, 961.14. The Nifty also closed in the red, falling 37.95 points, or 0.14 per cent, to end at 26, 140.75.
“A sustained move above 26, 300 would be required to reinvigorate upside momentum toward the 26, 500 level, while a decisive break below 26, 000 could trigger a short-term corrective phase toward the 25, 900–25, 800 zone, ” a market watcher stated.