Indian equities posted their steepest weekly fall in seven months as the Sensex and Nifty extended losses amid U.S. visa curbs and drug tariffs. Pharma and IT stocks dragged, while FIIs stayed cautious. Analysts flagged key support at 24,500, with volatility expected around monthly expiry and global uncertainties weighing on sentiment.
Global markets: Stocks slip as dollar heads for weekly loss
In a week fraught with concerns over escalating interest rates and financial complications tied to AI, global stock indices saw moderate declines. While the S&P
October 17, 2026