Market snaps 4-day gains; Nifty below 24,050 mark; VIX slides 3.28%

The frontline indices reversed gains and ended with minor losses on Friday, snapping a four-day winning streak. The Nifty settled below the 24,050 mark after hitting the day's high of 24,174 in morning trade. Oil & gas, pharma and realty stocks advanced while private bank, bank and financial services shares declined.