Indian stock market, April 5 -- The Indian stock market ended on a lower note for a sixth straight week, slipping by nearly half a per cent amid heightened volatility driven by a blend of global and domestic uncertainties.

The holiday-shortened week started on a weak footing, as rising US-Iran tensions and a surge in crude oil prices dampened sentiment, leading to widespread selling.

On Thursday, the market closed FY26 on a subdued note, with the Sensex declining 1,635 points (2.22%) and the Nifty slipping 2.14%, amid widespread selling pressure across sectors.

According to Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, the stock market is expected to stay volatile in the week ahead, with movements largely influenced by global factors rather than dom...