Stock Market Close: Sensex Falls 605 Pts, Nifty Below 25,700

Indian markets ended a fifth consecutive losing week, with Sensex down 604.72 points to 83,576.24 and Nifty50 at 25,683.30. Weekly losses were 2.4–2.45%, the steepest since September 2025. Volatility index VIX surged 15.6%. Realty, consumer durables, and auto stocks led declines, while Asian Paints, HCL Tech, and RIL gained.