Benchmarks snap 5-day streak, Nifty settles below 24,750, VIX climbs above 14

The domestic equity benchmarks took a breather today, snapping a five-day winning streak. Profit-booking kicked in after a recent rally, with global markets also turning bearish. The Nifty slipped below 24,750, dragged down by realty, auto, and metal stocks, while pharma and healthcare bucked the trend.