Indian stock market, April 26 -- The Indian stock market faced another subdued session on Friday, April 24, with benchmark indices declining for the third straight day, weighed down by widespread selling in technology stocks.

Investor sentiment remained cautious globally as renewed tensions in the Middle East kept crude oil prices elevated, fuelling fresh concerns over inflation.

As a result, the Nifty dropped 1.10% to slip below the 24,000 level and close at 23,907, while the S&P BSE Sensex fell 1.28% to finish at 76,670 compared to Thursday's close.

On Friday, the Nifty 50 opened with a gap-down at 24,100.55 and witnessed selling pressure throughout the session. The index marked its intraday high of 24,206.00 in the initial minutes o...