Mumbai, April 22 -- The key equity indices ended with significant losses today, snapping the three day gains as Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire until Iranian leaders submit a unified proposal. Investor sentiment remained cautious amid uncertainty surrounding the deadline for the ceasefire in the West Asia conflict. However, market participants will monitor Q4 earnings. The Nifty closed below the 24,400 level.

IT, private bank and auto shares declined while FMCG, media and realty shares advanced.

As per provisional closing data, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex declined 756.84 points or 0.95% to 78,516.49. The Nifty 50 index slumped 198.50 points or 0.81% to 24,378.10. In the past three consecutive trading ses...