Financials, FMCG, auto, realty and PSU banks were among the key laggards. Nifty FMCG fell 2.30%, PSU Bank 1.85%, Realty 1.83%, Auto 1.70% and Financial Services 1.42%. In contrast, IT gained 2.66%, while Media (1.37%) and Metal (0.49%) also ended in the green, offering limited support to the benchmark. The index traded weak through the session, slipping from an intraday high of 23,733.70 to a low of 23,357.95 before closing near the day’s lower range, signalling sustained selling interest.
