Indian stock market, June 21 -- Indian equity markets closed lower on Friday, ending a five-session rally as investors turned cautious amid uncertainty surrounding delayed peace negotiations and weak signals from global technology stocks.

The benchmark BSE Sensex declined 607.08 points, or 0.78%, to settle at 76,802.90. During the session, the index tumbled as much as 940.26 points, or 1.21%, touching an intraday low of 76,469.72.

Similarly, the NSE Nifty 50 finished in negative territory, shedding 154.90 points, or 0.64%, to close at 24,013.10.

On 19th June 2026, the Nifty 50 opened with a gap-down at 23,991.20, reflecting cautious sentiment at the start of the session. The index largely traded in a consolidation range during most par...