Indian stock markets ended lower on Friday as weak global cues weighed on investor sentiment.

Selling pressure was visible across most sectors, and overall market breadth was tilted towards the bears.

The Sensex fell 400.76 points, or 0.47 per cent, to close at 85,231.92. The Nifty also declined 124 points, or 0.47 per cent, finishing the day at 26,068.15.

“The key demand zone remains between 26,000 and 25,900, which continues to provide solid support,” experts said.

“A decisive close above 26,200 remains the crucial trigger for the next leg of the uptrend, potentially unlocking targets of 26,277 and 26,300,” they added.

Among the major gainers on the BSE were Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors’ passenger vehicle division, Mahindra & Mahindra and Asian Paints.

On the other hand, Tata Steel,

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