Stock Market Close: Sensex Falls 148 Pts, Nifty At 25,509

Indian markets ended lower for the second session, pressured by declines in media, metal, and consumer durable stocks. Sensex dropped 148 points to 83,311, while Nifty slipped 88 points to 25,509. Broader indices also fell. Power Grid and ICICI Bank were top losers, while Asian Paints and Reliance Industries gained slightly amid market volatility.