The Indian equity markets closed in negative territory on Thursday, January 9, 2025, with the NSE Nifty 50 falling 162.45 points (0.69%) to settle at 23,526.50 during the weekly expiry session. Broader indices mirrored the downtrend, led by declines in Small-cap and Midcap stocks. Among sectoral indices, FMCG emerged as the sole gainer, while Realty, …