Indian equities failed to hold on to early gains on Tuesday, with profit-taking at higher levels weighing on the market amid an uncertain geopolitical backdrop and positioning ahead of the weekly expiry. IT stocks led the decline, while softer crude oil prices and easing bond yields provided some support.
The Nifty50 ended at 23,329, down 85.30 points, or 0.36%, while the Sensex settled 329.91 points, or 0.44%, lower at 74,529.08.
