Mumbai, Aug. 17 -- The domestic equity benchmarks ended with modest losses on Friday, as investors assessed a slew of Q1 FY27 earnings announcements amid the ongoing results season. Sector- and stock-specific movements remained in focus, while investors also tracked the progress of the monsoon, an important factor for the broader economic outlook.

The Nifty settled below the 24,300 level, while market sentiment remained subdued in the absence of strong directional cues. Investors continued to monitor movements in crude oil and gold prices, along with developments on the global geopolitical front, for further indications on the market's near-term trajectory.

As per provisional closing data, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex lost 2...