Indian equity benchmarks ended lower on Thursday, mirroring weakness in global markets after the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates as anticipated but signaled that it could be the final reduction of 2025.

Caution also prevailed among investors ahead of key updates on the ongoing US-China trade negotiations.

The BSE Sensex dropped 592.67 points, or 0.7%, to close at 84,404.46, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 176.05 points, or 0.68%, to settle at 25,877.85.

Market experts noted that the Nifty faced persistent selling pressure throughout the session. “The index failed to sustain at higher levels, with immediate support seen around 25,800 and resistance near 26,000,” analysts said.

Among the Sensex constituents, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) led the gainers, advancing 0.91%. Other notable perfo

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