New Delhi, April 24 -- It was another weak session for the Indian stock market, as key indices extended their slump for the third consecutive day on Friday, April 23, dragged down by broad-based selling in technology stocks.

Global sentiment also remained unfavourable for risk assets, as tensions in the Middle East flared up again, keeping crude oil prices elevated and reigniting inflation worries.

Consequently, the Nifty slipped 1.10% to fall below the 24,000 mark, settling at 23,907, while the S&P BSE Sensex ended at 76,670, down 1.28% from Thursday's close. The broader markets also remained weak, with both the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices declining by up to 1%.

Heavy selling was seen across the technology pack, as...