Indian equities extended losses for a fifth session amid rising oil prices, persistent FII outflows and geopolitical tensions. Investors now track the US Fed meeting, Q1 earnings, rupee movement and crude trends for direction. Technical indicators remain weak, with Nifty facing key support near 23,600 and resistance around the 24,000 mark.

Markets opened lower on Friday, with the Nifty 50 falling 134.45 points, or 0.56 per cent, to 23,735.15 in early trade, extending its losing streak to a fifth consecutive session.

Indian stock markets experienced sharp losses for a fifth straight session on Friday. Sensex and Nifty indices saw significant drops, reflecting investor concerns. Oil prices…

Nifty and Sensex fall for the week as Brent crude crosses $100, with West Asia tensions, inflation fears and FII outflows hurting market sentiment.