Sensex and Nifty end lower as geopolitics, global weakness and crude oil pressure stocks

Indian equity benchmarks end lower as investors react to geopolitical uncertainty and weaker global cues. In one session, the Sensex edges up while the Nifty closes down, with late-session selling attributed to renewed US-Iran tensions that dampen sentiment despite some support from banking stocks. In the following session, both major indices close lower, driven by global weakness, rising crude oil prices and heightened Middle East tensions. The reports describe market volatility during trading, reflecting caution among investors and continued offshore fund activity pressure, including FII outflows. Sector performance is mixed: IT stocks face notable selling in the later session, while banking and pharma are described as offering some support. Across both days, the common theme is that external factors—geopolitics and global market conditions—outweigh domestic positives, contributing to uncertainty and uneven trading outcomes.