New Delhi, April 29 -- Indian equities experienced a volatile session on 28 April, with Nifty 50 ending at 23,995.70, down 0.40% or 97 points. The index faced significant resistance near 24,100-24,150 and slipped below the psychologically important 24,000 mark as investor sentiment was dampened by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a subsequent surge in Brent crude prices toward $110 per barrel.

Sectoral performance was predominantly bearish. Nifty PSU Bank (-2.15%) and Private Bank (-1.23%) led the laggards following muted Q4 earnings from heavyweights like Axis Bank. Conversely, Nifty Oil & Gas (+1.55%) emerged as the top performer, buoyed by gains in ONGC and Coal India.

The advance-decline ratio reflected a caut...