Indian equities ended lower for the second straight session as benchmarks slipped on expiry-day volatility, though broader markets advanced. IT stocks led declines amid rate worries, while auto and consumption names gained. Analysts expect sectoral rotation ahead of earnings, with banking, healthcare and power seen as resilient drivers of performance.

Indian markets ended lower as Sensex and Nifty snapped a two-session winning streak, pressured by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and broad-based selling. While pharma…

Sensex dips below 77,000 amid volatility, while Nifty holds near 23,900 during a turbulent monthly expiry session.