Mumbai, Feb. 24 -- Domestic equity indices ended with sharp losses on Tuesday, snapping a two-day winning streak, dragged down by heavy selling in IT counters. Investor sentiment was dented after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened foreign nations with higher tariffs on goods exported to the United States. Meanwhile, the expiry of monthly F&O contracts on the NSE added to market volatility.

Nifty ended below the 25,450 mark. IT, realty and media shares declined, while metal, oil & gas and pharma stocks advanced.

As per provisional closing data, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex tumbled 1,068.74 points or 1.28% to 82,225.92. The Nifty 50 index fell 288.35 points or 1.12% to 25,424.65. In the past two consecutive trading session,...