Buy or sell stocks, April 29 -- The Indian stock market resumed its downward trajectory on Tuesday, April 28, following a short-lived rally, as persistent Middle East tensions kept crude oil prices high and banking stocks faced pressure after the Reserve Bank of India's final credit-loss norms.

The Nifty 50 ended 0.40% lower at 23,995, while the S&P BSE Sensex declined 0.54% to settle at 76,886 compared to Monday's close.

On Friday, the Nifty 50 opened on a flat-to-negative note at 24,049.90 and traded within a defined range throughout the session, marking an intraday high of 24,181.80 and a low of 23,957.05. The index faced selling pressure at higher levels and eventually closed at 23,995.70, registering a decline of 97.00 points or 0....