The Indian equity markets took a breather following two consecutive weeks of strong gains. The week began on a positive note but remained largely subdued through most sessions. In the final session, renewed concerns over rising crude prices and geopolitical uncertainties weighed on sentiment, making participants cautious ahead of the weekend. Consequently, the Nifty 50 index ended the week on a negative note, slipping below the 23900 mark and registering a decline of 1.87 percent over the period.
