HDFC Bank drags Sensex 500 points lower, Nifty slips below 24,200

Indian equity indices decline due to HDFC Bank's disappointing Q1 update, with Sensex dropping over 500 points. Experts anticipate potential Fed rate cuts based on US jobs data. Global markets remain positive on U.S. rate cut expectations. Oil prices hold near recent highs. Rupee strengthens against the dollar.