New Delhi, June 12 -- The Indian stock market remained volatile on Thursday, 11 June, and ended lower amid weak global cues, extending losses for the second consecutive session.

The Nifty 50 closed 0.23% lower at 23,161.60, with as many as 32 components in the red. The index is down 0.65% for the week, looking set to extend losses for the third consecutive week.

"Investor sentiment remained fragile amid renewed escalation in the Middle East following fresh developments involving the US and Iran, which pushed crude oil prices closer to the $95 per barrel mark. Adding to the pressure, stronger-than-expected US inflation data raised concerns that interest rates may remain elevated for longer, resulting in weakness across global equity mark...