New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- The Indian stock market closed the week in negative territory as elevated crude oil prices, renewed geopolitical concerns and mixed global signals dampened investor sentiment. Volatility remained high as investors assessed the final phase of the Q1 FY27 earnings season and gauged the potential impact of rising energy costs on inflation, the rupee and corporate margins.

During the week, the Sensex slipped 0.62% to end at 78,009.25, while the Nifty declined 0.83% to settle at 24,366. The broader market delivered a mixed performance, with the MidCap index advancing 0.50%, whereas the SmallCap index fell 0.66%.

Nifty 50 ended the session at 24,366, down 29.85 points (-0.12%), after opening at 24,361.90, while touching ...