Benchmark indices closed in the red on Wednesday after a volatile trading session, with investor caution dominating ahead of the second-quarter earnings season and heightened global uncertainties stemming from the ongoing US government shutdown.

The BSE Sensex settled 153.09 points or 0.19 per cent lower at 81,773.66, while the Nifty 50 declined 62.15 points or 0.25 per cent to close at 25,046.15. The 30-share index had opened at 81,899.51 against its previous close of 81,926.75, while Nifty opened at 25,079.75 compared to Tuesday’s close of 25,108.30.

Information technology emerged as the sole bright spot among sectoral indices, with Titan Company leading the Nifty 50 gainers pack, surging 4.29 per cent to close at ₹3,565.00. Infosys advanced 2.30 per cent to ₹1,492.00, while Tata Co

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