Indian stock market, March 29 -- The Indian stock market closed the week on a subdued note, extended its losing streak for a fifth straight week, as rising volatility driven by shifting global cues and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

On Friday, March 27, both the benchmark indices - Sensex and Nifty 50 - dropped over 2% each. The Sensex plunged 1,690 points, or 2.25%, to close at 73,583, while the Nifty 50 fell 487 points, or 2.09%, to settle at 22,819.60. Broader markets also remained under pressure, with the BSE 150 Midcap index declining 2.18% and the BSE 250 Smallcap index slipping 1.82%.

"Indian equity markets remained volatile and under pressure throughout the week, with sentiment continuing to stay fragile am...