After two strong sessions, the Nifty once again ran into a key psychological barrier near the 26,000 mark on Tuesday and slipped 103 points.

The index opened on a weak note and extended losses in early trade. Although it staged a brief rebound in the mid-session, the recovery proved short-lived, and the market closed near the day's low amid broad-based selling pressure.

Volatility remained high due to the weekly expiry, with sellers tightening their grip in the latter half of the session. The pullback also ended the bulls' impressive six-day winning streak.

Among Nifty stocks, Bharti Airtel, Axis Bank, and Asian Paints were the top gainers. Tata Consumer Products, Tech Mahindra, and Jio Financial Services dragged the index lower.

Weakness was widespread across sectors, with all major i

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