The Nifty 50 slipped below the 23,550 mark, while the Sensex plunged over 1,000 points, reflecting aggressive profit booking and risk aversion. Sectoral performance was largely negative, with auto, metal, and oil & gas stocks declining around 2% each, underscoring the drag from cyclical counters. IT remained the lone bright spot, offering limited support amid widespread weakness. Broader indices mirrored the downturn, highlighting the breadth of selling across segments.
