Mumbai, April 2 -- Domestic equity benchmarks ended with marginal losses during the week, amid heightened volatility driven by global and domestic uncertainties. The week began on a weak note as rising US-Iran tensions and a surge in crude oil prices weighed heavily on sentiment, triggering broad-based selling.

Markets rebounded mid-week on easing geopolitical concerns and softer oil prices, which helped restore risk appetite. However, volatility persisted, with benchmarks witnessing sharp intraday swings due to fluctuating global cues and macroeconomic pressures. Despite a strong recovery in later sessions led by IT and metal stocks, caution prevailed among investors due to continued FII outflows, rupee weakness, and inflation concerns....