Barometers slide for 4th day, Nifty ends below 24,450, banks drag

The domestic stock market remained jittery for a fourth day, surrendering early gains as banking and finance stocks faltered. Nifty50 couldn't hold above 24,450 despite pockets of strength in oil & gas and consumer durables. Last-minute buying helped pare some losses, but overall sentiment stayed fragile due to negative global cues.