Markets slide on weak global sentiments on India's growth and geopolitical tensions: Experts

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 17 (ANI): The stock market ended Thursday's trading session on a bearish note, with major indices closing sharply lower.

The BSE Sensex dropped by 494.75 points, or 0.61 per cent, to close at 81,006.61, while the NSE Nifty fell by 221.45 points, or 0.89 per cent, to settle at 24,749.85.

The decline was marked by a broad-based selloff, as only 9 of the 50 Nifty companies recorded gains