Stock market today, April 27 -- The Indian stock market ended with steep losses on Friday as rising crude oil prices and intensifying tensions between the US and Iran in the Middle East weighed heavily on investor sentiment. The Sensex tumbled 999.79 points, or 1.29%, to settle at 76,664.21, while the Nifty 50 declined 275.10 points, or 1.14%, to close at 23,897.95.

However, the market is likely to snap its losing streak as trends in the Gift Nifty index signalled a positive opening on Monday. Gift Nifty was trading near the 24,108 mark, reflecting a premium of about 185 points over the previous close of Nifty futures.

"Indian equity markets are expected to remain cautious and volatile amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty. Ongoing a...